CPSC recall 03-034, announced November 12, 2002, covers Eveready Battery Kidz Club Flashlights (about 24,000 units). The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should take these flashlights away from children immediately and remove the batteries and contact Eveready for instructions on returning the flashlights and receiving a $12 refund. Recall contact: call (800) 383-7323.
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Affected model numbers
The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package.
Which products are included?
The multicolored flashlights measure about 5.75 inches in length, and are made with a metal barrel and a plastic head. They take "C" batteries and have a rotating focusing head. The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package. The words Energizer Kidz Club appear on the head of the flashlight. "Made in China" is written on the base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.
Incidents and injuries
Eveready has received three reports of the flashlights overheating, including one report of a 4-year-old boy receiving a minor burn to his hand.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these flashlights away from children immediately and remove the batteries and contact Eveready for instructions on returning the flashlights and receiving a $12 refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Eveready Battery
- Recall number
- 03-034
- Units
- About 24,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount department and toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide, from April 2002 through October 2002, for about $6.
- Importer
- Eveready Battery Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Kidz Club Flashlights
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Eveready at (800) 383-7323 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
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