Safety regulator, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries
Recall 04067 · Jan 21, 2004 · Browning
12,500
units affected
12,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04067
- Date
- Jan 21, 2004
- Company
- Browning
- Units affected
- 12,500
- Product
- Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled 3-volt lithium batteries were packaged in pairs with Browning Black Ice 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights. The batteries were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall.
What can happen
The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.
The fix
Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide during December 2003, for about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled browning cr123a lithium batteries sold with browning black ice flashlights?
Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
What is the hazard?
The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.
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.