Have a scary Halloween-just not too scary

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently released its three-step guide to Halloween safety. Just before the release-as if to illustrate its points-the agency, in cooperation with Target, announced a recall of a plush frog Halloween mask. The masks, of which about 3,400 were sold at Target stores in August and September, lack proper ventilation and can suffocate children.

This year, have a Halloween that's safe as well as fun. Courtesy the CPSC, here's how:

• Prevent fires and burns: Use flame-retardant materials when buying or making costumes and accessories. Choose electric candles and lights instead of open-flame ones.

• See & be seen: Trim costumes and outerwear in reflective tape. Carry flashlights or glow sticks when trick-or-treating after dusk.

• Fit for safety: Ensure that costumes fit correctly (Overlong garments can drag on the ground and cause falls). Wear hats, scarves and masks in a way that allows adequate visibility and ventilation.

Have you been harmed by a faulty Halloween product, or any other defective product? Contact the personal injury attorneys at Hodes Milman toll-free at (949) 640-8222, or submit the contact form on our website, hodesmilman.com. We've achieved million-dollar verdicts in product liability actions on behalf of our clients.