CPSC2012-01-26
BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., of Westborough, Mass.
Hazard
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.
Sold at
BJ's Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
Affected count
About 41,000
Injuries reported
BJ's has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer's hand has been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
LED Flashlight and Battery Set
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact BJ's at 800-BJS-CLUB between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.ET Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.bjs.com/contact. BJ's is contacting its customers directly.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/BJs-Recalls-LED-Flashlight-Sets-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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