CPSC2014-01-23
Rayovac Flashlights Recalled by Spectrum Brands Due to Burn Hazard
P.T. Topus International, of Indonesia
Hazard
The flashlight can cause the batteries to overheat and melt the flashlight's plastic casing, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled flashlights immediately, remove the batteries and contact Spectrum for a full refund or register for the recall at www.rovrecall.com.
Sold at
Electronics, grocery, drug, hardware, home improvement and auto parts stores, farm and ranch product outlets, military surplus outlets and farm cooperatives and other stores nationwide and online at www.rayovac.com and other websites from February 2012 through December 2013 for about $2.30.
Affected count
About 225,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada
Injuries reported
Spectrum has received reports of 12 flashlights overheating and melting during use. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Rayovac flashlights
Consumer contact
Spectrum Brands toll-free at (855) 752-6660 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.spectrumbrands.com or www.rayovac.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Rayovac-Flashlights-Recalled-by-Spectrum-BrandsDon't want to check this manually?
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