CPSC2022-03-09
Olight Ecommerce Technology Recalls Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard
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Hazard
The flashlights can be turned on inadvertently and overheat while stored in the holster or a consumer's pocket, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Olight for a full refund in the form of a store credit or for a free replacement flashlight. The firm is reaching out to all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Olightstore.com, Amazon.com and through small independent stores nationwide from November 2019 through November 2021 for between $48 and $120.
Affected count
About 215,100
Injuries reported
The firm has received 127 reports of flashlights turning on inadvertently and overheating resulting in 22 reports of burn injuries. Three consumers reported receiving second-degree burns.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
M2R Pro and Warrior Mini Flashlights
Consumer contact
Olight toll-free at 888-889-6870 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at cs@olightstore.com, or online at https://www.olightstore.com/article.html?id=1498597352846782467 or www.olightstore.com and click on "Recall Information" near the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Olight-Ecommerce-Technology-Recalls-Flashlights-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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