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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 27, 2019Serious
Harbor Freight Tools 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
Who to contact: Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Harbor Freight 80 Lumen 12v rechargeable flashlights. The small black flashlight has a soft white button located on the side to turn the flashlight on and off. The base of the flashlight is a charger that fits into any standard vehicle 12V power port to charge. The recalled flashlight's SKU number is 64109 and can be found on the sticker label that also bears the product barcode. The flashlight is approximately 5 inches long.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500,000
- Recall date
- February 27, 2019
- Brand
- Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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