Recalls / 2018-08-14

Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard

18204 · Recalled 2018-08-14 · CPSC page

Koehler-Bright Star WorkSafe Model 2224 LED 3-D cell flashlight

Description

This recall involvesWorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights, model number 2224 LED. The model number is printed at the top right side of the text contained on the flashlight. The flashlight is safety orange with a black reflector assembly and black end cap and measures about 10.25 inches long by 2 inches in diameter. Only 3-D cell flashlights that do not contain a date code stamped on the body of the units are included in the recall

Hazards

The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. If the recalled flashlight does not have a date code, contact Koehler-Bright Star for free replacement parts.

Products

Name	Model	Units
WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights		About 7,500 (In addition, 200 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Manufacturer: Koehler-Bright Star
Made in: United States
Sold at: Koehler-Bright Star Industrial distributors, Grainger, online at Amazon.com

Consumer contact

Koehler-Bright Star at 800-788-1696 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at 2224LEDReplacement@kbs-inc.net or online at www.koehlerlighting.com and click on the Contact Us tab for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 18204. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.