80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights
CPSC Recall #19-073 — February 27, 2019
Product
80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights
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.
Hazard
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 500,000
Sold At
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.
Importer
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
Manufactured In
China