Projection Flashlight recalled due to choking risk and damage to sight
A safety issue has been identified with the Projection Flashlight sold on the Wish platform due to risks of chemical exposure, choking, and damage to sight. The battery compartment can be easily opened, making button batteries accessible to children, and the LED beam intensity is too powerful. The model number is 8812.
- Product
- Projection Flashlight
- Sold on
- Wish
- What to do
- If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately and discard the product. You may wish to contact Wish to see if there are any remedies available to you.
A safety issue has been identified with a Projection Flashlight available on the Wish platform. The flashlight has a design flaw that allows the battery compartment to be easily opened, making button batteries accessible. This poses a choking hazard for children who might put the batteries in their mouths, as well as a risk of damage to their gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. Additionally, the flashlight's white LED emits a beam that is too powerful, which could harm a person's eyesight if viewed directly.
The specific model number of the flashlight is 8812, but details such as the barcode, brand, and batch number are not available. This product may have been sold to customers in the Republic of Ireland through the online platform. Consumers who have purchased this flashlight are advised to stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely.
If you own this product, you may want to reach out to Wish for potential remedies. You can do this through your user account on the Wish platform to see what options are available.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 22 January 2025 A safety issue has been identified on a Projection Flashlight on the Wish platform. The risk reported to the CCPC is chemical, choking and damage to sight. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth, which could cause them to choke or they can be swallowed, which could cau…
Read the full notice at Competition & Consumer Protection Commission →
Frequently asked questions
Is Projection Flashlight being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. A safety issue has been identified with the Projection Flashlight sold on the Wish platform due to risks of chemical exposure, choking, and damage to sight. The battery compartment can be easily opened, making button batteries accessible to children, and the LED beam intensity is too powerful. The model number is 8812.
Why is Projection Flashlight being recalled?
The recall relates to a choking hazard. A safety issue has been identified with the Projection Flashlight sold on the Wish platform due to risks of chemical exposure, choking, and damage to sight. The battery compartment can be easily opened, making button batteries accessible to children, and the LED beam intensity is too powerful. The model number is 8812.
What should I do if I have this product?
If you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately and discard the product. You may wish to contact Wish to see if there are any remedies available to you.
Where was Projection Flashlight sold?
It was sold via Wish.
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