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CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights

U.S. CPSCBurnsNov 12, 2002
Recalled Flashlights
Recalled Flashlights

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these flashlights away from children immediately and remove the batteries and contact Eveready for instructions on returning the flashlights and receiving a $12 refund.

Incidents & injuries

Eveready has received three reports of the flashlights overheating, including one report of a 4-year-old boy receiving a minor burn to his hand.

Product description

The multicolored flashlights measure about 5.75 inches in length, and are made with a metal barrel and a plastic head. They take "C" batteries and have a rotating focusing head. The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package. The words Energizer Kidz Club appear on the head of the flashlight. "Made in China" is written on the base.

Sold on

Discount department and toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide, from April 2002 through October 2002, for about $6.

Contact the company

Consumers should contact Eveready at (800) 383-7323 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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