Sportsman's Warehouse Recalls Flashlights; Counterfeit Batteries Can Overheat, Posing a Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-07-17 · 07237
Hazards
The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
07237
Date
2007-07-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Xenon Aluminum Flashlights
Companies
Retailer(s)
Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for between $30 and $40.
Distributor(s)
Sportsman's Warehouse, of Midvale, Utah
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves High Intensity Xenon Aluminum Flashlights in 6-volt (Item No. 1139422), 9-volt (Item No. 1139423) and 12-volt (Item No. 1139424) models. The recalled flashlights are black and have the Sportsman's Warehouse logo printed on the handle. The recalled flashlights were packaged with two, three or four batteries labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium".