Safety regulator, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights
Recall 03195 · Sep 25, 2003 · Galls Inc.
10,084
units affected
10,084
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03195
- Date
- Sep 25, 2003
- Company
- Galls Inc.
- Units affected
- 10,084
- Product
- Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The batteries were provided in pairs. Each is a 3-volt lithium battery with a white label. The name "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A" is on the label.
What can happen
The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.
The fix
Call Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight purchased prior to June 2003. If you have already replaced the batteries (Galls recommends that Duracell Ultra 123 3-volt lithium replacement batteries be used), Galls will provide an equivalent credit ($10.99 for each pair of Fuji Power or A&T Fuji Power lithium batteries) that can be redeemed towards the purchase of any other merchandise ordered from Galls.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Five reports of batteries overheating or exploding have been received, causing minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire.
- Sold at
- Galls catalog, Galls website www.galls.com and retail stores in Lexington, KY; Long Beach, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA; and Signal Hill, CA, from June 2001 through May 2003. The flashlight sold individually for about $49 and, when bundled with other items, for up to $99.
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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 galls® h.a.l.o. tactical flashlight?
Call Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight purchased prior to June 2003. If you have already replaced the batteries (Galls recommends that Duracell Ultra 123 3-volt lithium replacement batteries be used), Galls will.
What is the hazard?
The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal 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.