BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 12714 · Jan 26, 2012 · BJ's
41,000
units affected
41,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12714
- Date
- Jan 26, 2012
- Company
- BJ's
- Units affected
- 41,000
- Product
- LED Flashlight and Battery Set
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven "D" size batteries and four "AA" size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or black plastic with black or gray rubber around the handles and light bases. The words "Superex," "SAFETO GO Family Pack," and "Bright White LED Flashlights" appear on the front of the packaging. The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935.
What can happen
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- BJ's Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led flashlight and battery set?
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.
What is the hazard?
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
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