CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2002-11-12

CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights

03034 · Recalled 2002-11-12 · CPSC page

Recalled Flashlights
Recalled Flashlights

Description

The multicolored flashlights measure about 5.75 inches in length, and are made with a metal barrel and a plastic head. They take "C" batteries and have a rotating focusing head. The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package. The words Energizer Kidz Club appear on the head of the flashlight. "Made in China" is written on the base.

Hazards

The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.

Reported injuries

Eveready has received three reports of the flashlights overheating, including one report of a 4-year-old boy receiving a minor burn to his hand.

Remedy

Consumers should take these flashlights away from children immediately and remove the batteries and contact Eveready for instructions on returning the flashlights and receiving a $12 refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Kidz Club FlashlightsAbout 24,000

Parties

Importer
Eveready Battery Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Made in
China
Sold at
Discount department, toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide, from April 2002 through October 2002, for about $6.

Consumer contact

Consumers should contact Eveready at (800) 383-7323 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 03034. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.