CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights
What was recalled
The multicolored flashlights measure about 5.75 inches in length, and are made with a metal barrel and a plastic head. They take "C" batteries and have a rotating focusing head. The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package. The words Energizer Kidz Club appear on the head of the flashlight. "Made in China" is written on the base.
Hazard
The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.
Injuries
Eveready has received three reports of the flashlights overheating, including one report of a 4-year-old boy receiving a minor burn to his hand.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Discount department and toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide, from April 2002 through October 2002, for about $6.
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