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CPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries
Recalled January 21, 2004 · CPSC recall 04067 · Browning
Hazard
The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
Units
12,500
Incidents / injuries
There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recalled 3-volt lithium batteries were packaged in pairs with Browning Black Ice 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights. The batteries were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall.
What to do
Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
Contact
Contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
Product
Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights
Manufacturer(s)
Browning, of Morgan, Utah
Retailers
The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide during December 2003, for about $50.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →