CPSC recall 14-107, announced February 19, 2014, covers Lucent Ace Manufacturing LED flashlights (about 3,000 units). The battery can short and cause the flashlight's canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlight and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Recall contact: call (888) 373-6978, or go to www.lucentace.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves LED flashlights with hand straps. The 3 ½-inch tall flashlights were sold in black, red, green and blue and have style number FCAACE6033 printed on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery can short and cause the flashlight's canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a flashlight canister rupturing while in a consumer's hand. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlight and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Lucent Ace Manufacturing
- Recall number
- 14-107
- Units
- About 3,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide from October 2013 to November 2013 for about $3.
- Importer
- Lucent Ace Manufacturing, of City of Industry, Calif.
LED flashlights
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
Lucent Ace Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 373-6978 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.lucentace.com and click on "product recall" for more information.
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