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Rayovac Flashlights Recalled by Spectrum Brands Due to Burn Hazard

Reported: January 23, 2014 Initiated: January 23, 2014 #14087

Product Description

This recall involves Rayovac LED Industrial flashlights (model ILED2AA) with run times of 25 or 50 hours, Rayovac Value Bright LED plastic flashlights (model BRSELED2AA-BA), and Rayovac Value Bright flashlights (model BRSELED2AA-BDGDI). The flashlights use two AA batteries. They measure about 6 ½ inches long and the flashlight head is about 1 1/3 inches in diameter. They were sold in the following colors: solid red, blue, green or black with yellow. Rayovac is printed on the head of the flashlight. The following date codes are included in the recall: E/J-C, H/F-C, I/F-C, L/F-C, M/W-C, O/F-C, R/F-C, R/J-C, S/J-C, T/F-C, U/F-C and Y/J-C. The date code is printed on a white sticker inside the flashlight's tube.

Reason for Recall

The flashlight can cause the batteries to overheat and melt the flashlight's plastic casing, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled flashlights immediately, remove the batteries and contact Spectrum for a full refund or register for the recall at www.rovrecall.com.

Details

Units Affected
About 225,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Rayovac LED Industrial flashlights (model ILED2AA) with run times of 25 or 50 hours, Rayovac Value Bright LED plastic flashlights (model BRSELED2AA-BA), and Rayovac Value Bright flashlights (model BRSELED2AA-BDGDI). The flashlights use two AA batteries. They measure about 6 ½ inches long and the flashlight head is about 1 1/3 inches in diameter. They were sold in the following colors: solid red, blue, green or black with yellow. Rayovac is printed on the head of the flashlight. The following date codes are included in the recall: E/J-C, H/F-C, I/F-C, L/F-C, M/W-C, O/F-C, R/F-C, R/J-C, S/J-C, T/F-C, U/F-C and Y/J-C. The date code is printed on a white sticker inside the flashlight's tube.. Recalled by P.T. Topus International, of Indonesia. Units affected: About 225,000 in the United States and 7,000 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The flashlight can cause the batteries to overheat and melt the flashlight's plastic casing, posing a burn hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled flashlights immediately, remove the batteries and contact Spectrum for a full refund or register for the recall at www.rovrecall.com.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 23, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14087.