Safety regulator, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights
Recall 04045 · Dec 2, 2003 · SCI Promotion Group LLC
448,000
units affected
448,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04045
- Date
- Dec 2, 2003
- Company
- SCI Promotion Group LLC
- Units affected
- 448,000
- Product
- Mini-flashlights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The mini-flashlights were provided to consumers as a free gift with the purchase of Aim n' Flame II multi-purpose lighters. The black, plastic flashlight is about 5-1/4 inches long with a thin red ring around the barrel. There is no safety issue relating to the multi-purpose lighter and it is not the subject of this voluntary recall.
What can happen
The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received two reports of flashlights overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home improvement, discount, convenience, grocery and drug stores nationwide sold the multipurpose lighters with the flashlights, from September 2003 through November 2003, for between $4 and $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mini-flashlights?
Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.
What is the hazard?
The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible 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.