CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights

Recalled December 2, 2003 · CPSC recall 04045 · SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai

Hazard

The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.

Units

448,000

Incidents / injuries

The company has received two reports of flashlights overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The mini-flashlights were provided to consumers as a free gift with the purchase of Aim n' Flame II multi-purpose lighters. The black, plastic flashlight is about 5-1/4 inches long with a thin red ring around the barrel. There is no safety issue relating to the multi-purpose lighter and it is not the subject of this voluntary recall.

What to do

Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.

Contact

Call SCI Promotion Group, LLC at (877) 746-7426 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Mini-flashlights

Manufacturer(s)

SCI Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif. · Scripto-Tokai Corporation, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Retailers

Home improvement, discount, convenience, grocery and drug stores nationwide sold the multipurpose lighters with the flashlights, from September 2003 through November 2003, for between $4 and $6.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →