# Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2018-08-14 · 18204 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 18204
- **Date:** 2018-08-14
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Koehler-Bright-Star-Recalls-Flashlights-Due-to-Explosion-Hazard)
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