CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-09-25). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 10,084 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03195 |
| Published | 2003-09-25 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-27 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight |
| Firm named in the title | Galls |
| Firms | Galls Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 10,084 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Galls catalog, Galls website www.galls.com and retail stores in Lexington, KY; Long Beach, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA; and Signal Hill, CA, from June 2001 through May 2003. The flashlight sold individually for about $49 and, when bundled with other items, for up to $99. |
Description
The batteries were provided in pairs. Each is a 3-volt lithium battery with a white label. The name "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A" is on the label.
Hazard
The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.
Remedy
Call Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight purchased prior to June 2003. If you have already replaced the batteries (Galls recommends that Duracell Ultra 123 3-volt lithium replacement batteries be used), Galls will provide an equivalent credit ($10.99 for each pair of Fuji Power or A&T Fuji Power lithium batteries) that can be redeemed towards the purchase of any other merchandise ordered from Galls.
Incidents and injuries
Five reports of batteries overheating or exploding have been received, causing minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire.
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