NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-08-03). Hazards: fire, burn, explosion. About 16,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11296 |
| Published | 2011-08-03 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-05 |
| Product category | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products | NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries |
| Firm named in the title | NexTorch |
| Firms | NexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 16,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Firearm dealers and law enforcement supply stores, and on the Web, including amazon.com and the firm's website www.nextorch.com, from July 2007 to July 2011 for about $2 per battery. |
Description
The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.
Hazard
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer's body, clothes and vehicle.
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