Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled January 5, 2012 · CPSC recall 12080 · Target

Hazard

When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 55,000

Incidents / injuries

Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.

Description

This recall involves 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets. They are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base. The flashlight sets have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com

Product

6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets

Imported by

Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.

Made in

China

UPC

490021010049

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