Product Recall Number: 19-073
Why was 80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights recalled?
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 19-073
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-02-27
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights
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 Description: The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 500,000
Incidents: Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.
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.
Sold At: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.
Importers: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed