Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 12080 · Jan 5, 2012 · Target
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12080
- Date
- Jan 5, 2012
- Company
- Target
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets. They are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base. The flashlight sets have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long.
What can happen
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 6-pc. led flashlight sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.