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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 27, 2019CPSC #19073

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards

Product
Lighting
Units affected
500,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.

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Recalled 80 Lumen 12v Rechargeable Flashlight
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