Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-08-14 · 18204
Hazards
The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Recall
Number
18204
Date
2018-08-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Koehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Koehler-Bright Star Industrial distributors, Grainger and online at Amazon.com from January 2017 through May 2018 for about $21.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involvesWorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights, model number 2224 LED. The model number is printed at the top right side of the text contained on the flashlight. The flashlight is safety orange with a black reflector assembly and black end cap and measures about 10.25 inches long by 2 inches in diameter. Only 3-D cell flashlights that do not contain a date code stamped on the body of the units are included in the recall