Name of Product: LED flashlights
Hazard: The battery can short and cause the flashlight’s canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Lucent Ace Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 373-6978 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.lucentace.com and click on “product recall” for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Lucent-Ace-Manufacturing-Recalls-LED-Flashlights
Units: About 3,000
Description: This recall involves LED flashlights with hand straps. The 3 ½-inch tall flashlights were sold in black, red, green and blue and have style number FSAACE6022 printed on the packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a flashlight canister rupturing while in a consumer’s hand. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlight and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Sold exclusively by: Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide from October 2013 to November 2013 for about $3.
Importer/Distributor: Lucent Ace Manufacturing, of City of Industry, Calif.
Manufactured in: China