CPSC recall 19-073, announced February 27, 2019, covers Harbor Freight Tools 80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights (about 500,000 units). The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card. Recall contact: call 800-444-3353, go to www.harborfreight.com, or email recall@harborfreight.com.
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The recalled flashlight's SKU number is 64109 and can be found on the sticker label that also bears the product barcode.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Harbor Freight 80 Lumen 12v rechargeable flashlights. The small black flashlight has a soft white button located on the side to turn the flashlight on and off. The base of the flashlight is a charger that fits into any standard vehicle 12V power port to charge. The recalled flashlight's SKU number is 64109 and can be found on the sticker label that also bears the product barcode. The flashlight is approximately 5 inches long.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Recall number
- 19-073
- Units
- About 500,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.
- Importer
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Recall contact information
Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
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