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

The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.

Recall #: 12714
Affected scope: About 41,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight set….

BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 26, 2012. Reason: The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ'…. Verify recall #12714 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards..

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agency class: January 26, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12714 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12714
Date reported	January 26, 2012
Date initiated	January 26, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 41,000
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 immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. Cons…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 26, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12714.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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