CPSC recall 07-237, announced July 17, 2007, covers Sportsman's Warehouse Xenon Aluminum Flashlights (about 4,400 units). The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately remove and discontinue using the batteries from the recalled flashlights. Recall contact: call (877) 678-0010, or go to www.sportsmanswarehouse.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves High Intensity Xenon Aluminum Flashlights in 6-volt (Item No. 1139422), 9-volt (Item No. 1139423) and 12-volt (Item No. 1139424) models. The recalled flashlights are black and have the Sportsman's Warehouse logo printed on the handle. The recalled flashlights were packaged with two, three or four batteries labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium".
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Sportsman's Warehouse has received two reports of batteries overheating and flashlights igniting, with one consumer receiving burns to his hands.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove and discontinue using the batteries from the recalled flashlights. Consumers can return the recalled flashlights and batteries to any Sportsman's Warehouse store for a full refund or store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sportsman's Warehouse
- Recall number
- 07-237
- Units
- About 4,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for between $30 and $40.
- Distributor
- Sportsman's Warehouse, of Midvale, Utah
Xenon Aluminum Flashlights
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Sportsman's Warehouse toll-free at (877) 678-0010 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com
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