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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards

Recalled February 27, 2019 · CPSC recall 19073 · Harbor Freight Tools

Recalled 80 Lumen 12v Rechargeable Flashlight
Hazard
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 500,000
Incidents / injuries
Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.

Description

This recall involves the Harbor Freight 80 Lumen 12v rechargeable flashlights. The small black flashlight has a soft white button located on the side to turn the flashlight on and off. The base of the flashlight is a charger that fits into any standard vehicle 12V power port to charge. The recalled flashlight's SKU number is 64109 and can be found on the sticker label that also bears the product barcode. The flashlight is approximately 5 inches long.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card.

Contact

Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Product
80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights
Imported by
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Retailers
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.
Made in
China

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

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