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CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights

U.S. CPSCFireSep 25, 2003
Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight with recalled Fuji Power batteries
Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight with recalled Fuji Power batteries

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Hazard

The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.

Remedy

Call Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight purchased prior to June 2003. If you have already replaced the batteries (Galls recommends that Duracell Ultra 123 3-volt lithium replacement batteries be used), Galls will provide an equivalent credit ($10.99 for each pair of Fuji Power or A&T Fuji Power lithium batteries) that can be redeemed towards the purchase of any other merchandise ordered from Galls.

Incidents & injuries

Five reports of batteries overheating or exploding have been received, causing minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire.

Product description

The batteries were provided in pairs. Each is a 3-volt lithium battery with a white label. The name "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A" is on the label.

Sold on

Galls catalog, Galls website www.galls.com and retail stores in Lexington, KY; Long Beach, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA; and Signal Hill, CA, from June 2001 through May 2003. The flashlight sold individually for about $49 and, when bundled with other items, for up to $99.

Contact the company

Call Galls customer service representatives toll-free at (800) 477-7766 Monday through Friday, 7 am to midnight ET, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 9 pm ET.

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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