Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards
80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights
Date of Recall
2019-02-27CPSC Release Number
19-073Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 500,000Distributor
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.Importer
Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif.Sold By
Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.Problem/Hazard
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.Description
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.
Remedy
RefundConsumer Contact
Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on "Recall Safety Information" on the bottom of the homepage for more information.Recall Comments
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