BJ's LED Flashlight Sets recall: Fire and Burn Hazards
BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Why was BJ's LED Flashlight Sets recalled?
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store. Contact: For additional information, contact BJ's at 800-BJS-CLUB between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.ET Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company's website at www.bjs.com/contact. BJ's is contacting its customers directly.
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: 056986010083
- Product
- LED Flashlight and Battery Set
- Company
- BJ's Wholesale Club Inc., of Westborough, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 41,000
- Sold at
- BJ's Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
- Recall date
- January 26, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- BJ's has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer's hand has been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven "D" size batteries and four "AA" size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or black plastic with black or gray rubber around the handles and light bases. The words "Superex," "SAFETO GO Family Pack," and "Bright White LED Flashlights" appear on the front of the packaging. The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935.