CPSC recall 03-195, announced September 25, 2003, covers Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight (approximately 10,084 units). The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Call Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Recall contact: call (800) 477-7766.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Each is a 3-volt lithium battery with a white label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.
Incidents and injuries
Five reports of batteries overheating or exploding have been received, causing minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Galls
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 03-195
- Units
- Approximately 10,084
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Galls Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky
Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
Call Galls customer service representatives toll-free at (800) 477-7766 Monday through Friday, 7 am to midnight ET, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 9 pm ET.
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