NexTorch Flashlight Batteries recall: Fire Hazard
NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Why was NexTorch Flashlight Batteries recalled?
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, please call the firm toll-free at (877) 867-2415 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, visit the firm's web site at www.nextorch.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries
- Company
- NexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 16,000
- Sold at
- Firearm dealers and law enforcement supply stores, and on the Web, including amazon.com and the firm's website www.nextorch.com, from July 2007 to July 2011 for about $2 per battery.
- Recall date
- August 3, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer's body, clothes and vehicle.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.