NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11296 · Aug 3, 2011 · NexTorch
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11296
- Date
- Aug 3, 2011
- Company
- NexTorch
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.
What can happen
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer's body, clothes and vehicle.
- Sold at
- Firearm dealers and law enforcement supply stores, and on the Web, including amazon.com and the firm's website www.nextorch.com, from July 2007 to July 2011 for about $2 per battery.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nextorch™ nt123a flashlight batteries?
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard 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.