BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced January 26, 2012 CPSC #12714

Quick answer

BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #12714, announced on January 26, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven "D" size batteries and four "AA" size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or black plastic with black or gray rubber around the handles and light bases. The words "Superex," "SAFETO GO Family Pack," and "Bright White LED Flashlights" appear on the front of the packaging. The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any bj's wholesale club for a full refund. consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.. Affected brand: BJ's Wholesale Club Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven "D" size batteries and four "AA" size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or black plastic with black or gray rubber around the handles and light bases. The words "Superex," "SAFETO GO Family Pack," and "Bright White LED Flashlights" appear on the front of the packaging. The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935.

Affected products

LED Flashlight and Battery Set

Recalled brands

BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.

Recall date

January 26, 2012

Categories

Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12714?

CPSC recall #12714 covers BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 26, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven "D" size batteries and four "AA" size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or black plastic with black or gray rubber around the handles and light bases. The words "Superex," "SAFETO GO Family Pack," and "Bright White LED Flashlights" appear on the front of the packaging. The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935.

What is the remedy for recall #12714?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12714 is consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any bj's wholesale club for a full refund. consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.. 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 BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards 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/2012/BJs-Recalls-LED-Flashlight-Sets-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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