CPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries
USCPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries
Recalling Firm: Browning, of Morgan, Utah
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled 3-volt lithium batteries were packaged in pairs with Browning Black Ice 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights. The batteries were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall.
Affected Products
Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Browning-Announce-Recall-of-Flashlight-Batteries- |
| Title | CPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/browning-flashlights.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights |
| Hazards › Name | The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 12,500 |
| Recall I D | 2558 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide during December 2003, for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2004-01-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled 3-volt lithium batteries were packaged in pairs with Browning Black Ice 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights. The batteries were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 04067 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Browning, of Morgan, Utah |
| Consumer Contact | Contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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