Target LED Flashlight Sets recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was Target LED Flashlight Sets recalled?
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com
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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 490021010049
- Product
- 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets
- Company
- Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 55,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.
- Recall date
- January 5, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.