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Product name Animal-Shaped Flashlights
Description The Glowin' Dino Flashlight and the Glowin' Doggy Flashlight are about 9-inches long and make electronic sound when switched on. The green dinosaur roars, and the white and brown dog barks. Only flashlights with the following date codes are included in the recall: LC5H161, LC5H291, LC5I031, LC5I091, LC5I131, LC5J061, LC5J231, and LC5J311. The date codes are found on the bottom of the flashlights. Units that do not contain these codes or other animal flashlight characters made by the Little Tikes Co. are not included in this recall. Also, units that have an "R" at the end of the date code are not included in this recall. 
Problem The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. 
Distribution Nationwide at Target stores. 
Company Little Tikes Co. - 866-765-6729; Web site - littletikes.com 
Dates sold November 2005 through December 2005. 
Date posted 03/02/2006 
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