CPSC recall 16-113, announced March 3, 2016, covers Pelican flashlights and replacement battery packs (about 3,800 units). The battery packs in the flashlights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and replacement battery packs and contact Pelican for instructions on returning the flashlights for free installation of a new battery pack or to exchange replacement battery packs that were sold separately for a new replacement battery pack. Recall contact: call 877-619-0289 or 310-257-5691, go to www.pelican.com, or email 9410L@pelican.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The manufacturer part number for the recalled battery pack is 9413-301-001 and is printed on a label on the battery's shrink wrap.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Pelican 9410L flashlights equipped with lithium ion battery packs and replacement battery packs. The flashlights are yellow and black. "Pelican 9410L" is printed on the front of the flashlights and on the top of the handle. The recalled flashlights have manufacturer part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110 printed on the packaging. The manufacturer part number for the recalled battery pack is 9413-301-001 and is printed on a label on the battery's shrink wrap. Only battery packs that contain green shrink-wrapped cells are included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The battery packs in the flashlights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Pelican has received two reports of overheating battery packs. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and replacement battery packs and contact Pelican for instructions on returning the flashlights for free installation of a new battery pack or to exchange replacement battery packs that were sold separately for a new replacement battery pack.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pelican Products
- Manufacturer
- Pelican Products Inc., of Torrance, Calif., HYB Battery Co. Ltd., of China
- Recall number
- 16-113
- Units
- About 3,800 flashlights and 150 replacement battery packs (in addition, about 800 flashlights and 18 replacement battery packs were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sports and specialty stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com and other industrial supply dealers or distributors from May 2014 through January 2016 for between $240 to $280 for the flashlights and between $50 and $70 for the replacement battery packs.
Pelican flashlights and replacement battery packs
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
Pelican Products toll-free at 877-619-0289 or 310-257-5691 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at 9410L@pelican.com or online at www.pelican.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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