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Fire / OverheatingJanuary 5, 2012CPSC #12080

Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Brand
Product
Batteries
Units affected
55,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets. They are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base. The flashlight sets have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long.

Hazard

When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.

Injuries

Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.

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