Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 19073 · announced February 27, 2019 · Harbor Freight Tools · 500,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.
Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.