CPSC2016-03-03
Pelican Products Recalls Flashlights and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Pelican Products Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard
The battery packs in the flashlights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and replacement battery packs and contact Pelican for instructions on returning the flashlights for free installation of a new battery pack or to exchange replacement battery packs that were sold separately for a new replacement battery pack.
Sold at
Sports and specialty stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com and other industrial supply dealers or distributors from May 2014 through January 2016 for between $240 to $280 for the flashlights and between $50 and $70 for the replacement battery packs.
Affected count
About 3,800 flashlights and 150 replacement battery packs (in addition, about 800 flashlights and 18 replacement battery packs were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Pelican has received two reports of overheating battery packs. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Pelican flashlights and replacement battery packs
Consumer contact
Pelican Products toll-free at 877-619-0289 or 310-257-5691 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at 9410L@pelican.com or online at www.pelican.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Pelican-Products-Recalls-Flashlights-And-Replacement-Battery-PacksDon't want to check this manually?
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