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NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on AmazonAug 3, 2011
Recalled Battery with ™
Recalled Battery with ™
New Battery with ®
New Battery with ®

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

Hazard

Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer's body, clothes and vehicle.

Product description

The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.

Sold on

Firearm dealers and law enforcement supply stores, and on the Web, including amazon.com and the firm's website www.nextorch.com, from July 2007 to July 2011 for about $2 per battery.

Contact the company

For additional information, please call the firm toll-free at (877) 867-2415 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, visit the firm's web site at www.nextorch.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

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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