CPSC recall 18-204, announced August 14, 2018, covers Koehler-Bright Star WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights (about 7,500 units). The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. Recall contact: call 800-788-1696, go to www.koehlerlighting.com, or email 2224LEDReplacement@kbs-inc.net.
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This recall involvesWorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights, model number 2224 LED.
Which products are included?
This recall involvesWorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights, model number 2224 LED. The model number is printed at the top right side of the text contained on the flashlight. The flashlight is safety orange with a black reflector assembly and black end cap and measures about 10.25 inches long by 2 inches in diameter. Only 3-D cell flashlights that do not contain a date code stamped on the body of the units are included in the recall
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. If the recalled flashlight does not have a date code, contact Koehler-Bright Star for free replacement parts.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Koehler-Bright Star
- Manufacturer
- Koehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa.
- Recall number
- 18-204
- Units
- About 7,500 (In addition, 200 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Koehler-Bright Star Industrial distributors, Grainger and online at Amazon.com from January 2017 through May 2018 for about $21.
Recall contact information
Koehler-Bright Star at 800-788-1696 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at 2224LEDReplacement@kbs-inc.net or online at www.koehlerlighting.com and click on the Contact Us tab for more information.
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