Rayovac flashlights

CPSC Recall #14-087 — January 23, 2014

Recall #14-087 Date: January 23, 2014 Remedy: Refund

Product

Rayovac flashlights

Description

The LED flashlight can cause the batteries to overheat and melt the flashlight's plastic casing. 

Hazard

The flashlight can cause the batteries to overheat and melt the flashlight's plastic casing, posing a burn hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

Spectrum has received reports of 12 flashlights overheating and melting during use. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled flashlights immediately, remove the batteries and contact Spectrum for a full refund or register for the recall at www.rovrecall.com.

Units Affected

About 225,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada

Sold At

Electronics, grocery, drug, hardware, home improvement and auto parts stores, farm and ranch product outlets, military surplus outlets and farm cooperatives and other stores nationwide and online at www.rayovac.com and other websites from February 2012 through December 2013 for about $2.30.

Manufactured In

Indonesia