Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-02-27). Hazards: burn. About 500,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19073 |
| Published | 2019-02-27 |
| Last updated | 2019-02-27 |
| Products | 80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights |
| Firm named in the title | Harbor Freight Tools |
| Firms | Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 500,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4. |
Description
This recall involves the Harbor Freight 80 Lumen 12v rechargeable flashlights. The small black flashlight has a soft white button located on the side to turn the flashlight on and off. The base of the flashlight is a charger that fits into any standard vehicle 12V power port to charge. The recalled flashlight's SKU number is 64109 and can be found on the sticker label that also bears the product barcode. The flashlight is approximately 5 inches long.
Hazard
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
Incidents and injuries
Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.
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