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Xenon Aluminum Flashlights

CPSC Recall #07-237 — July 16, 2007

Recall #07-237 Date: July 16, 2007 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Xenon Aluminum Flashlights

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sportsman's Warehouse, of Midvale, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 4,400 Xenon Aluminum Flashlights. The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Name of Product: Xenon Aluminum FlashlightsUnits: About 4,400Distributor: Sportsman's Warehouse, of Midvale, UtahHazard: The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Sportsman's Warehouse has received two reports of batteries overheating and flashlights igniting, with one consumer receiving burns to his hands.Description: The recall involves High Intensity Xenon Aluminum Flashlights in 6-volt (Item No. 1139422), 9-volt (Item No. 1139423) and 12-volt (Item No. 1139424) models. The recalled flashlights are black and have the Sportsman's Warehouse logo printed on the handle. The recalled flashlights were packaged with two, three or four batteries labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium".Sold at: Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for between $30 and $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately remove and discontinue using the batteries from the recalled flashlights. Consumers can return the recalled flashlights and batteries to any Sportsman's Warehouse store for a full refund or store credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sportsman's Warehouse toll-free at (877) 678-0010 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com.

Hazard

The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Sportsman's Warehouse has received two reports of batteries overheating and flashlights igniting, with one consumer receiving burns to his hands.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove and discontinue using the batteries from the recalled flashlights. Consumers can return the recalled flashlights and batteries to any Sportsman's Warehouse store for a full refund or store credit.

Units Affected

About 4,400

Sold At

Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for between $30 and $40.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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