Product Recall Number: 11-296
Why was recalled?
"Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers."
Product Recall Number: 11-296
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-08-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: None Listed
Description: Batteries can overheat and rupture.
Hazard Description: "Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers."
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: "About 16,000"
Incidents: "There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer’s body, clothes and vehicle."
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Sold At: "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."
Importers: "NexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, Wash."
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed