NexTorch · Recalled
NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 16,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- NexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, Wash.
Incident log
There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer's body, clothes and vehicle.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
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 usa@nextorch.com
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 AUG 03 2011; last revised MAY 05 2016.
