CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Astra International and Consumers Union Announce Recall of Glove Compartme...
Published: May 8, 2002Recall ID: 02537Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The flashlight can overheat when the batteries are inserted, presenting a possible burn hazard. Also, the tire gauge does not produce accurate measurements when used.
Product Description & Identification
Astra International imported and sold these glove compartment organizers exclusively to Consumers Union. They were mailed in a white cardboard box, the kit is a black-cloth-covered case containing a flashlight, tire gauge, pocketknife, pen and pad.
Affected Products
Glove compartment organizers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Astra-International-and-Consumers-Union-Announce-Recall-of-Glove-Compartment-Organizer |
| Title | CPSC, Astra International and Consumers Union Announce Recall of Glove Compartment Organizer |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/glove-compartment-organizer.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled glove compartment organizer |
| Hazards › Name | The flashlight can overheat when the batteries are inserted, presenting a possible burn hazard. Also, the tire gauge does not produce accurate measurements when used. |
| Injuries › Name | Consumers Union has received eight reports of flashlights overheating, including two minor burns to the hand. |
| Products › Name | Glove compartment organizers |
| Products › Type | Automotive Products |
| Products › Category I D | 1828 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,000 |
| Recall I D | 2260 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Consumers Union immediately for further information. Those who return the kit to Consumers Union or show they've discarded it will also have their magazine subscription extended for six months free of charge. In addition, Consumers Union will mail two free books to consumers as a replacement for the premium. |
| Importers › Name | Astra International, of New York, NY |
| Retailers › Name | Consumer Reports magazine, published by Consumers Union, offered this premium to new subscribers, between October 2001 and April 2002 |
| Recall Date | 2002-05-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | Astra International imported and sold these glove compartment organizers exclusively to Consumers Union. They were mailed in a white cardboard box, the kit is a black-cloth-covered case containing a flashlight, tire gauge, pocketknife, pen and pad. |
| Distributors › Name | Consumers Union, of Yonkers, NY |
| Recall Number | 02537 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Consumers Union toll free at (888) 471-8860, between 9:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-11-07T00:00:00 |