Altria Group Distribution Company Recalls Flashlight Due to Burn, Injury Hazards; Distributed Exclusively through Marlboro Promotion (Recall Alert)

Recalled May 1, 2014 · CPSC recall 14733 · Altria Group Distribution

Recalled Marlboro promotional 3-in-1 flashlight

Hazard

Matches inside the match holder can ignite when in contact with the striker pad beneath the compass cap, posing burn and injury hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 365,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 11 reports of the matches igniting inside the product, including two reports of the product exploding. One consumer reported receiving minor burns and one reported receiving medical attention for injuries to his hand.

Description

The recalled product is a bronze-colored 3-in-1 flashlight that was distributed as a promotional item for Marlboro brand cigarettes. The flashlight is 4.5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter and has five LED lights. It has a compartment for storing matches and an end cap that has compass in the top. The cap with the compass has a striker pad on the inside. It came with 20 wooden matches and a removable foam insert between the matches and the striker pad.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, remove the matches and store them safely and contact AGDC for a free replacement item of equal or greater value. AGDC is contacting consumers directly.

Contact

Altria Group Distribution Company (AGDC) toll-free at (888) 597-5387 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.marlboro.com or www.philipmorrisusa.com and click on "3-in-1 Flashlight Recall" for more information.

Product

3-in-1 flashlight, compass and match holder

Distributed by

Altria Group Distribution Company, of Richmond, Va.

Retailers

Marlboro.com and 1-800-Marlboro free of charge from January 2014 through March 2014.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →