Sportsman's Warehouse Recalls Flashlights; Counterfeit Batteries Can Overheat, Posing a Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-07-17). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 4,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07237 |
| Published | 2007-07-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Xenon Aluminum Flashlights |
| Firm named in the title | Sportsman's Warehouse |
| Firms | Sportsman's Warehouse, of Midvale, Utah (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 4,400 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for between $30 and $40. |
Description
The recall involves High Intensity Xenon Aluminum Flashlights in 6-volt (Item No. 1139422), 9-volt (Item No. 1139423) and 12-volt (Item No. 1139424) models. The recalled flashlights are black and have the Sportsman's Warehouse logo printed on the handle. The recalled flashlights were packaged with two, three or four batteries labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium".
Hazard
The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove and discontinue using the batteries from the recalled flashlights. Consumers can return the recalled flashlights and batteries to any Sportsman's Warehouse store for a full refund or store credit.
Incidents and injuries
Sportsman's Warehouse has received two reports of batteries overheating and flashlights igniting, with one consumer receiving burns to his hands.
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