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Product name Star Wars Lightsaber Toys
Description The Darth Maul Double-Bladed Lightsaber has red plastic "light blades" on both sides of a metallic-gray hand grip and can be up to 5 feet long when the blades are fully extended; The Qui-Gon Jinn Lightsaber has a single retractable "light blade" made of green plastic that extends from a metallic-gray hand grip to about 3 feet. 
Problem The spring in the battery compartments of these toys can dislodge, causing the batteries to overheat or rupture. This can cause burns to consumers 
Distribution Mass merchandise and toy stores nationwide 
Company Hasbro Inc., 888-690-6141; Lightsaber Repair Program, Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862; www.hasbro.com 
Dates sold May 1999 through June 1999 
Date posted 12/31/2001 
 

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