CPSC2003-09-25
CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights
Galls Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky
Hazard
The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.
Remedy
Call Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight purchased prior to June 2003. If you have already replaced the batteries (Galls recommends that Duracell Ultra 123 3-volt lithium replacement batteries be used), Galls will provide an equivalent credit ($10.99 for each pair of Fuji Power or A&T Fuji Power lithium batteries) that can be redeemed towards the purchase of any other merchandise ordered from Galls.
Sold at
Galls catalog, Galls website www.galls.com and retail stores in Lexington, KY; Long Beach, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA; and Signal Hill, CA, from June 2001 through May 2003. The flashlight sold individually for about $49 and, when bundled with other items, for up to $99.
Affected count
Approximately 10,084
Injuries reported
Five reports of batteries overheating or exploding have been received, causing minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight
Consumer contact
Call Galls customer service representatives toll-free at (800) 477-7766 Monday through Friday, 7 am to midnight ET, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 9 pm ET.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Galls-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-Sold-with-Galls-HALO-Tactical-Flashlights-Don't want to check this manually?
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