CPSC2003-12-02
CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights
SCI Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif.
Hazard
The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.
Sold at
Home improvement, discount, convenience, grocery and drug stores nationwide sold the multipurpose lighters with the flashlights, from September 2003 through November 2003, for between $4 and $6.
Affected count
448,000
Injuries reported
The company has received two reports of flashlights overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Mini-flashlights
Consumer contact
Call SCI Promotion Group, LLC at (877) 746-7426 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-SCI-Promotion-Group-LLC-and-Scripto-Tokai-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Mini-Flashlights-Don't want to check this manually?
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