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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2012
Release #13-023

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 917-0213
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Imagine Nation Books Recalls Double Dazzler Light Show Toys Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Double Dazzler Light Show

Units: About 1,700

Importer: Imagine Nation Books, of Louisville, Colo.

Manufacturer: Transfar, of Guangdong, China

Hazard: The battery in the toys can overheat and pose a burn hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of five incidents of overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: The recalled product is a silver, plastic, baton-like toy with white plastic tubes at each end that become multi-colored spinning lights when operated. The wand or stick device is 10.5 inches long and has an "on" button in the center hold area. The battery pack is located at the center handhold location. The package states "DOUBLE DAZZLER LIGHT SHOW" and "Color Changing LEDs / Ages 8+ /Batteries Included."

Sold by: Imagine Nation Book dealers nationwide at corporate offices, hospitals and schools from March 2012 to September 2012 for about $9.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy from the child and contact the firm for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Imagine Nation Books at (800) 917-0213 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at productinfo@booksarefun.com or online at www.booksarefun.com/recall and for more information.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13023.html



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