Altria Group Distribution Company Recalls Flashlight Due to Burn, Injury Hazards; Distributed Exclusively through Marlboro Promotion (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-05-01). Hazards: fire, burn, injury. About 365,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14733 |
| Published | 2014-05-01 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns |
| Products | 3-in-1 flashlight, compass and match holder |
| Firm named in the title | Altria Group Distribution Company |
| Firms | Altria Group Distribution Company, of Richmond, Va. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 365,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Marlboro.com and 1-800-Marlboro free of charge from January 2014 through March 2014. |
Description
The recalled product is a bronze-colored 3-in-1 flashlight that was distributed as a promotional item for Marlboro brand cigarettes. The flashlight is 4.5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter and has five LED lights. It has a compartment for storing matches and an end cap that has compass in the top. The cap with the compass has a striker pad on the inside. It came with 20 wooden matches and a removable foam insert between the matches and the striker pad.
Hazard
Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a free replacement item of equal or greater value. AGDC is contacting consumers directly.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of the matches igniting inside the product, including two reports of the product exploding. One consumer reported receiving minor burns and one reported receiving medical attention for injuries to his hand.
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