CPSC recall 12-080, announced January 5, 2012, covers Target 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets (about 55,000 units). When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.com.
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UPC or product codes
490021010049Which products are included?
This recall involves 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets. They are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base. The flashlight sets have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Target
- Recall number
- 12-080
- Units
- About 55,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.
- Importer
- Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com
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