Product Recall Number: 12080
Why was 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets recalled?
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 12080
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-01-04
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 55,000
Incidents: Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Sold At: Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.
Importers: Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed