Sportsman's Warehouse Recalls Flashlights; Counterfeit Batteries Can Overheat, Posing a Fire Hazard

Recalled July 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 07237 · Sportsman's Warehouse

Hazard

The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium" and have been determined by Panasonic to be counterfeit. The counterfeit batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately remove and discontinue using the batteries from the recalled flashlights. Consumers can return the recalled flashlights and batteries to any Sportsman's Warehouse store for a full refund or store credit.

Units

About 4,400

Incidents / injuries

Sportsman's Warehouse has received two reports of batteries overheating and flashlights igniting, with one consumer receiving burns to his hands.

Description

The recall involves High Intensity Xenon Aluminum Flashlights in 6-volt (Item No. 1139422), 9-volt (Item No. 1139423) and 12-volt (Item No. 1139424) models. The recalled flashlights are black and have the Sportsman's Warehouse logo printed on the handle. The recalled flashlights were packaged with two, three or four batteries labeled as "Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium".

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Sportsman's Warehouse toll-free at (877) 678-0010 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com

Product

Xenon Aluminum Flashlights

Distributed by

Sportsman's Warehouse, of Midvale, Utah

Retailers

Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for between $30 and $40.

Made in

China

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