CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dorcy International Announce Recall of Fuji Batteries Sold with Dorcy Xeno...
Published: February 3, 2004Recall ID: 04075Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury.
Product Description & Identification
Each of the 3-volt lithium batteries has a white label with the words "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A." The batteries were provided separately in pairs in packaging with the flashlights.
Affected Products
Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with the Dorcy Spyder Tactical Xenon Light (Product 41-4200), also sold in packages of two flashlights under the name Dorcy Xenon Tactical Light
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Dorcy-International-Announce-Recall-of-Fuji-Batteries-Sold-with-Dorcy-Xenon-Flashlights- |
| Title | CPSC, Dorcy International Announce Recall of Fuji Batteries Sold with Dorcy Xenon Flashlights |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dorcy-spyder.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled battery pack provided with Dorcy Spyder Tactical Xenon Light |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dorcy-xenon.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled battery pack provided with Dorcy Xenon Tactical Light |
| Hazards › Name | The batteries may overheat, leak, or rupture, presenting a potential for fire and injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Five reports have been received about batteries overheating and causing the flashlight to burst. Dorcy has received four reports of minor damage to clothing and personal items and burn injuries. In one case, the batteries allegedly caused or contributed to a house fire. |
| Products › Name | Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with the Dorcy Spyder Tactical Xenon Light (Product 41-4200), also sold in packages of two flashlights under the name Dorcy Xenon Tactical Light |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 20,000 |
| Recall I D | 2565 |
| Remedies › Name | Call Dorcy International Inc. toll-free at (800) 837-8558 to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally provided with the Spyder Tactical Xenon Light or the Xenon Tactical Light. Consumers also can return the flashlights to the store for a refund or replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | National retailers including BJ's Wholesale Club, Orchard Supply Hardware, Ace Hardware, Tru Value Hardware, Meijer Stores, Fred Meyer, Marvins, Sport Chalet, and Sportsman Guide. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | Each of the 3-volt lithium batteries has a white label with the words "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A." The batteries were provided separately in pairs in packaging with the flashlights. |
| Recall Number | 04075 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dorcy International Inc. of Columbus, Ohio |
| Consumer Contact | Call Dorcy International Inc. toll-free at (800) 837- 8558 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Dorcy's website is www.dorcy.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |