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CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights

U.S. CPSCBurnsDec 2, 2003
Recalled Flashlight
Recalled Flashlight
Recalled Flashlight
Recalled Flashlight

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

Hazard

The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.

Incidents & injuries

The company has received two reports of flashlights overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The mini-flashlights were provided to consumers as a free gift with the purchase of Aim n' Flame II multi-purpose lighters. The black, plastic flashlight is about 5-1/4 inches long with a thin red ring around the barrel. There is no safety issue relating to the multi-purpose lighter and it is not the subject of this voluntary recall.

Sold on

Home improvement, discount, convenience, grocery and drug stores nationwide sold the multipurpose lighters with the flashlights, from September 2003 through November 2003, for between $4 and $6.

Contact the company

Call SCI Promotion Group, LLC at (877) 746-7426 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT 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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