CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-11-12). Hazards: burn. Models: FC230KBP. About 24,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03034 |
| Published | 2002-11-12 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-05 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Kidz Club Flashlights |
| Firm named in the title | Eveready Battery Co. Inc. |
| Firms | Eveready Battery Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 24,000 |
| Model numbers | FC230KBP |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Discount department and toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide, from April 2002 through October 2002, for about $6. |
Description
The multicolored flashlights measure about 5.75 inches in length, and are made with a metal barrel and a plastic head. They take "C" batteries and have a rotating focusing head. The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package. The words Energizer Kidz Club appear on the head of the flashlight. "Made in China" is written on the base.
Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these flashlights away from children immediately and remove the batteries and contact Eveready for instructions on returning the flashlights and receiving a $12 refund.
Incidents and injuries
Eveready has received three reports of the flashlights overheating, including one report of a 4-year-old boy receiving a minor burn to his hand.
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