CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights
CPSC recall 03034 · announced November 12, 2002 · Eveready Battery Co · 24,000 units affected
The product
The multicolored flashlights measure about 5.75 inches in length, and are made with a metal barrel and a plastic head. They take "C" batteries and have a rotating focusing head. The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package. The words Energizer Kidz Club appear on the head of the flashlight. "Made in China" is written on the base.
The hazard
The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these flashlights away from children immediately and remove the batteries and contact Eveready for instructions on returning the flashlights and receiving a $12 refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Eveready has received three reports of the flashlights overheating, including one report of a 4-year-old boy receiving a minor burn to his hand.
Sold at: Discount department and toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide, from April 2002 through October 2002, for about $6.
Consumer contact: Consumers should contact Eveready at (800) 383-7323 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.