CPSC recall · Reported December 2, 2003
CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights
The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
Sci Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif. recalled The mini-flashlights were provided to consumers as a free gift with the purchase of Aim n….
CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights was recalled by Sci Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif. in December 2, 2003. Reason: The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.. Verify recall #04045 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Sci Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers..
- None
- agency class
- 448K units
- affected scope
- December 2, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04045 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The mini-flashlights were provided to consumers as a free gift with the purchase of Aim n' Flame II multi-purpose lighters. The black, plastic flashlight is about 5-1/4 inches long with a thin red ring around the barrel. There is no safety issue relating to the multi-purpose lighter and it is not the subject of this voluntary recall.
Reason for recall
The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04045 |
| Date reported | December 2, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 2, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Sci Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 448,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.
- Check the recall number (04045) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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