NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled August 3, 2011 · CPSC recall 11296 · NexTorch

Hazard

Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 16,000

Incidents / injuries

There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer's body, clothes and vehicle.

Description

The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.

Contact

For additional information, please call the firm toll-free at (877) 867-2415 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, visit the firm's web site at www.nextorch.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Product

NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries

Imported by

NexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, Wash.

Retailers

Firearm dealers and law enforcement supply stores, and on the Web, including amazon.com and the firm's website www.nextorch.com, from July 2007 to July 2011 for about $2 per battery.

Made in

China

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