NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 3, 2011 CPSC #11296

Quick answer

NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #11296, announced on August 3, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact nextorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.. Affected brand: NexTorch, Inc..

Hazard

The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.

Affected products

NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries

Recalled brands

NexTorch, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.

Recall date

August 3, 2011

Categories

Batteries and Chargers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11296?

CPSC recall #11296 covers NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 3, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.

What is the remedy for recall #11296?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11296 is consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact nextorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/NexTorch-Recalls-Flashlight-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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