Target · Recalled
Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 55,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets. They are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base. The flashlight sets have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Incident log
Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.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 JAN 05 2012; last revised MAY 01 2015.
