Galls · Recalled
CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights
The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.
- Units
- Approximately 10,084
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $49–$99
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Galls Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky
Incident log
Five reports of batteries overheating or exploding have been received, causing minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 25 2003; last revised JUN 27 2025.