Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-08-14). Hazards: fire, explosion, injury. Models: 2224. About 7,500 units in the US and 200 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18204 |
| Published | 2018-08-14 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-14 |
| Products | WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights |
| Firm named in the title | Koehler-Bright Star |
| Firms | Koehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 7,500 |
| Units (Canada) | 200 |
| Model numbers | 2224 |
| Hazard classes | fire, explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Koehler-Bright Star Industrial distributors, Grainger and online at Amazon.com from January 2017 through May 2018 for about $21. |
Description
This recall involvesWorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights, model number 2224 LED. The model number is printed at the top right side of the text contained on the flashlight. The flashlight is safety orange with a black reflector assembly and black end cap and measures about 10.25 inches long by 2 inches in diameter. Only 3-D cell flashlights that do not contain a date code stamped on the body of the units are included in the recall
Hazard
The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. If the recalled flashlight does not have a date code, contact Koehler-Bright Star for free replacement parts.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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