CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights
CPSC recall 04045 · announced December 2, 2003 · Sci Promotion Group Llc Of Ontario, Calif · 448,000 units affected
The product
The mini-flashlights were provided to consumers as a free gift with the purchase of Aim n' Flame II multi-purpose lighters. The black, plastic flashlight is about 5-1/4 inches long with a thin red ring around the barrel. There is no safety issue relating to the multi-purpose lighter and it is not the subject of this voluntary recall.
The hazard
The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The company has received two reports of flashlights overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Home improvement, discount, convenience, grocery and drug stores nationwide sold the multipurpose lighters with the flashlights, from September 2003 through November 2003, for between $4 and $6.
Consumer contact: Call SCI Promotion Group, LLC at (877) 746-7426 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT 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.