Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 10337 · Sep 8, 2010 · Innovage LLC
1,400,000
units affected
1,400,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10337
- Date
- Sep 8, 2010
- Company
- Innovage LLC
- Units affected
- 1,400,000
- Product
- FIXIT One Million Candlepower Rechargeable Spotlights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the One Million Candlepower Spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, "FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER" or "FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight." The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12-volt car utility adapter.
What can happen
The spotlight's charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the spotlights and contact Innovage for a full refund of the regular retail price. For purchases made above the regular retail price, additional refunds will be offered with valid receipts. Consumers are asked to return the product, via a self-addressed stamped envelope or box that will be provided. Instructions for returning the product are posted at www.spotlightrecall.org and are also available from the Innovage call center.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 13 reports of incidents involving minor skin chemical burns and battery acid burn holes in upholstery, clothing and carpeting.
- Sold at
- Walgreens, Rite Aid, Bealls, Tuesday Morning, Ace Hardware, Boscov's and Winn-Dixie stores nationwide from October 2003 through October 2009 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fixit one million candlepower rechargeable spotlights?
Consumers should immediately stop using the spotlights and contact Innovage for a full refund of the regular retail price. For purchases made above the regular retail price, additional refunds will be offered with valid receipts. Consumers are asked to return the product, via a self-addressed stamped envelope or box.
What is the hazard?
The spotlight's charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical 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.