CPSC recall 12-714, announced January 26, 2012, covers BJ's Wholesale Club LED Flashlight and Battery Set (about 41,000 units). The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 1 injury. Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. Recall contact: go to www.bjs.com/contact.
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UPC or product codes
056986010083Which products are included?
The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven "D" size batteries and four "AA" size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or black plastic with black or gray rubber around the handles and light bases. The words "Superex," "SAFETO GO Family Pack," and "Bright White LED Flashlights" appear on the front of the packaging. The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
BJ's has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer's hand has been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BJ's Wholesale Club
- Recall number
- 12-714
- Units
- About 41,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- BJ's Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
- Importer
- BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., of Westborough, Mass.
LED Flashlight and Battery Set
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact BJ's at 800-BJS-CLUB between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.ET Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.bjs.com/contact. BJ's is contacting its customers directly.
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