Product Recall Number: 12-714
Why was LED Flashlight and Battery Set recalled?
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 12-714
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-01-25
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: LED Flashlight and Battery Set
Description: The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on.
Hazard Description: The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 41,000
Incidents: BJ's has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer's hand has been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.
Sold At: BJ's Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed