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Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with the Dorcy ...

CPSC Recall #04-075 — February 2, 2004

Recall #04-075 Date: February 2, 2004 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with the Dorcy Spyder Tactical Xenon Light (Product 41-4200), also sold in packages of two flashlights under the name Dorcy Xenon Tactical Light

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dorcy International Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with the Dorcy Spyder Tactical Xenon Light (Product 41-4200), also sold in packages of two flashlights under the name Dorcy Xenon Tactical Light. The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury.Name of product: Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with the Dorcy Spyder Tactical Xenon Light (Product 41-4200), also sold in packages of two flashlights under the name Dorcy Xenon Tactical Light. The same batteries - sold in another manufacturer's flashlight - were recalled in an earlier CPSC announcement: CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights.Units: 20,000Manufacturer: Dorcy International Inc. of Columbus, OhioHazard: The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury.Incidents/Injuries: Five reports have been received about batteries overheating and causing the flashlight to burst. Dorcy has received four reports of minor damage to clothing and personal items and burn injuries. In one case, the batteries allegedly caused or contributed to a house fire.Description: Each of the 3-volt lithium batteries has a white label with the words "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A." The batteries were provided separately in pairs in packaging with the flashlights.Sold at: National retailers including BJ's Wholesale Club, Orchard Supply Hardware, Ace Hardware, Tru Value Hardware, Meijer Stores, Fred Meyer, Marvins, Sport Chalet, and Sportsman Guide.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Call Dorcy International Inc. toll-free at (800) 837-8558 to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally provided with the Spyder Tactical Xenon Light or the Xenon Tactical Light. Consumers also can return the flashlights to the store for a refund or replacement.Consumer Contact: Call Dorcy International Inc. toll-free at (800) 837- 8558 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Dorcy's website is www.dorcy.com.

Hazard

The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury.

Incidents / Injuries

Five reports have been received about batteries overheating and causing the flashlight to burst. Dorcy has received four reports of minor damage to clothing and personal items and burn injuries. In one case, the batteries allegedly caused or contributed to a house fire.

Remedy

Call Dorcy International Inc. toll-free at (800) 837-8558 to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally provided with the Spyder Tactical Xenon Light or the Xenon Tactical Light. Consumers also can return the flashlights to the store for a refund or replacement.

Units Affected

20,000

Sold At

National retailers including BJ's Wholesale Club, Orchard Supply Hardware, Ace Hardware, Tru Value Hardware, Meijer Stores, Fred Meyer, Marvins, Sport Chalet, and Sportsman Guide.

Manufacturer

Dorcy International Inc. of Columbus, Ohio

Manufactured In

Taiwan

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