Safety regulator, Dorcy International Announce Recall of Fuji Batteries Sold with Dorcy Xenon Flashlights
Recall 04075 · Feb 3, 2004 · Dorcy International Inc.
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04075
- Date
- Feb 3, 2004
- Company
- Dorcy International Inc.
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with the Dorcy Spyder Tactical Xenon Light (Product 41-4200), also sold in packages of two flashlights under the name Dorcy Xenon Tactical Light
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Each of the 3-volt lithium batteries has a white label with the words "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A." The batteries were provided separately in pairs in packaging with the flashlights.
What can happen
The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury.
The fix
Call Dorcy International Inc. toll-free at (800) 837-8558 to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally provided with the Spyder Tactical Xenon Light or the Xenon Tactical Light. Consumers also can return the flashlights to the store for a refund or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Five reports have been received about batteries overheating and causing the flashlight to burst. Dorcy has received four reports of minor damage to clothing and personal items and burn injuries. In one case, the batteries allegedly caused or contributed to a house fire.
- Sold at
- National retailers including BJ's Wholesale Club, Orchard Supply Hardware, Ace Hardware, Tru Value Hardware, Meijer Stores, Fred Meyer, Marvins, Sport Chalet, and Sportsman Guide.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fuji power and a&t fuji power cr123a 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with the dorcy spyder tactical xenon light (product 41-4200), also sold in packages of two flashlights under the name dorcy xenon tactical light?
Call Dorcy International Inc. toll-free at (800) 837-8558 to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally provided with the Spyder Tactical Xenon Light or the Xenon Tactical Light. Consumers also can return the flashlights to the store for a refund or replacement.
What is the hazard?
The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury.
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.