BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-01-26 · 12714
Hazards
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
12714
Date
2012-01-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
LED Flashlight and Battery Set
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
BJ's Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
Importer(s)
BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., of Westborough, Mass.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven "D" size batteries and four "AA" size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or black plastic with black or gray rubber around the handles and light bases. The words "Superex," "SAFETO GO Family Pack," and "Bright White LED Flashlights" appear on the front of the packaging. The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935.