Altria Group Distribution Company Recalls Flashlight Due to Burn, Injury Hazards; Distributed Exclusively through Marlboro Promotion (Recall Alert)
Recall 14733 · May 1, 2014 · Altria Group Distribution Company
365,000
units affected
365,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14733
- Date
- May 1, 2014
- Company
- Altria Group Distribution Company
- Units affected
- 365,000
- Product
- 3-in-1 flashlight, compass and match holder
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled product is a bronze-colored 3-in-1 flashlight that was distributed as a promotional item for Marlboro brand cigarettes. The flashlight is 4.5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter and has five LED lights. It has a compartment for storing matches and an end cap that has compass in the top. The cap with the compass has a striker pad on the inside. It came with 20 wooden matches and a removable foam insert between the matches and the striker pad.
What can happen
Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a free replacement item of equal or greater value. AGDC is contacting consumers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of the matches igniting inside the product, including two reports of the product exploding. One consumer reported receiving minor burns and one reported receiving medical attention for injuries to his hand.
- Sold at
- Marlboro.com and 1-800-Marlboro free of charge from January 2014 through March 2014.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 3-in-1 flashlight, compass and match holder?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a free replacement item of equal or greater value. AGDC is contacting consumers directly.
What is the hazard?
Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.