Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 14, 2018 CPSC #18204

Quick answer

Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard is CPSC recall #18204, announced on August 14, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Koehler-Bright Star.

Hazard

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

Affected products

WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights

Recalled brands

Koehler-Bright Star

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.

Recall date

August 14, 2018

Categories

WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18204?

CPSC recall #18204 covers Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 14, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #18204?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18204 is 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.. 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 Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion 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/2018/Koehler-Bright-Star-Recalls-Flashlights-Due-to-Explosion-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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