Product Recall Number: 14-733
Why was 3-in-1 flashlight, compass and match holder recalled?
Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 14-733
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2014-05-01
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 3-in-1 flashlight, compass and match holder
Description: Matches can ignite while inside the 3-in-1 flashlight.
Hazard Description: Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 365,000
Incidents: The firm has received 11 reports of the matches igniting inside the product, including two reports of the product exploding. One consumer reported receiving minor burns and one reported receiving medical attention for injuries to his hand.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a free replacement item of equal or greater value. AGDC is contacting consumers directly.
Sold At: Marlboro.com and 1-800-Marlboro free of charge from January 2014 through March 2014.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed