CPSC recall 11-296, announced August 3, 2011, covers NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries (about 16,000 units). Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement. Recall contact: call (877) 867-2415, go to www.nextorch.com, or email usa@nextorch.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer's body, clothes and vehicle.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- NexTorch
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 11-296
- Units
- About 16,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Firearm dealers and law enforcement supply stores, and on the Web, including amazon.com and the firm's website www.nextorch.com, from July 2007 to July 2011 for about $2 per battery.
- Importer
- NexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, Wash.
NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries
CPSC product type: Batteries and Chargers
Recall contact information
For additional information, please call the firm toll-free at (877) 867-2415 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, visit the firm's web site at www.nextorch.com or e-mail the firm at usa@nextorch.com
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