CPSC recall 04-067, announced January 21, 2004, covers Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights (12,500 units). The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 637-0230.
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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.
Which products are included?
The recalled 3-volt lithium batteries were packaged in pairs with Browning Black Ice 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights. The batteries were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Browning
- Manufacturer
- Browning, of Morgan, Utah
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 04-067
- Units
- 12,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide during December 2003, for about $50.
Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
Contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
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