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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 19, 2014Serious
Lucent Ace Manufacturing LED Flashlights
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The battery can short and cause the flashlight's canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlight and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Who to contact: Lucent Ace Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 373-6978 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.lucentace.com and click on "product recall" for more information.
The product
This recall involves LED flashlights with hand straps. The 3 ½-inch tall flashlights were sold in black, red, green and blue and have style number FCAACE6033 printed on the packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- February 19, 2014
- Brand
- Lucent Ace Manufacturing, of City of Industry, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a flashlight canister rupturing while in a consumer's hand. No injuries have been reported.
FCAACE6033
Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide from October 2013 to November 2013 for about $3.
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: “Lucent Ace Manufacturing Recalls LED Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors”
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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