Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-09-08 · 10337
Hazards
The spotlight's charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
10337
Date
2010-09-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
FIXIT One Million Candlepower Rechargeable Spotlights
Companies
Retailer(s)
Walgreens, Rite Aid, Bealls, Tuesday Morning, Ace Hardware, Boscov's and Winn-Dixie stores nationwide from October 2003 through October 2009 for about $10.
Importer(s)
Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the One Million Candlepower Spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, "FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER" or "FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight." The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12-volt car utility adapter.