CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2014-01-23

Rayovac Flashlights Recalled by Spectrum Brands Due to Burn Hazard

14087 · Recalled 2014-01-23 · CPSC page

Rayovac LED Industrial flashlight Model ILED2AA
Rayovac LED Industrial flashlight Model ILED2AA

Description

This recall involves Rayovac LED Industrial flashlights (model ILED2AA) with run times of 25 or 50 hours, Rayovac Value Bright LED plastic flashlights (model BRSELED2AA-BA), and Rayovac Value Bright flashlights (model BRSELED2AA-BDGDI). The flashlights use two AA batteries. They measure about 6 ½ inches long and the flashlight head is about 1 1/3 inches in diameter. They were sold in the following colors: solid red, blue, green or black with yellow. Rayovac is printed on the head of the flashlight. The following date codes are included in the recall: E/J-C, H/F-C, I/F-C, L/F-C, M/W-C, O/F-C, R/F-C, R/J-C, S/J-C, T/F-C, U/F-C and Y/J-C. The date code is printed on a white sticker inside the flashlight's tube.

Hazards

The flashlight can cause the batteries to overheat and melt the flashlight's plastic casing, posing a burn hazard.

Reported injuries

Spectrum has received reports of 12 flashlights overheating and melting during use. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled flashlights immediately, remove the batteries and contact Spectrum for a full refund or register for the recall at www.rovrecall.com.

Products

NameModelUnits
Rayovac flashlightsAbout 225,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer
P.T. Topus International
Importer
Spectrum Brands, Inc., of Middleton, Wis.
Made in
Indonesia
Sold at
Electronics, grocery, drug, hardware, home improvement, auto parts stores, farm, ranch product outlets, military surplus outlets, farm cooperatives, other, online at www.rayovac.com, other websites

Consumer contact

Spectrum Brands toll-free at (855) 752-6660 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.spectrumbrands.com or www.rayovac.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

More images

Rayovac LED Industrial flashlight Model ILED2AA
Rayovac LED Industrial flashlight Model ILED2AA
Rayovac Value Bright LED flashlight Model BRSELED2AA-BA
Rayovac Value Bright LED flashlight Model BRSELED2AA-BA
Sticker inside flashlight with date code
Sticker inside flashlight with date code

Source: CPSC recall 14087. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.