CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flas...
Published: September 25, 2003Recall ID: 03195Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury.
Product Description & Identification
The batteries were provided in pairs. Each is a 3-volt lithium battery with a white label. The name "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A" is on the label.
Affected Products
Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Galls-Announce-Recall-of-Batteries-Sold-with-Galls-HALO-Tactical-Flashlights- |
| Title | CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/galls-flashlight-fuji-batteries.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight with recalled Fuji Power batteries |
| Hazards › Name | The batteries originally provided with the flashlight may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Five reports of batteries overheating or exploding have been received, causing minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire. |
| Products › Name | Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | Approximately 10,084 |
| Recall I D | 2446 |
| Remedies › Name | Call Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight purchased prior to June 2003. If you have already replaced the batteries (Galls recommends that Duracell Ultra 123 3-volt lithium replacement batteries be used), Galls will provide an equivalent credit ($10.99 for each pair of Fuji Power or A&T Fuji Power lithium batteries) that can be redeemed towards the purchase of any other merchandise ordered from Galls. |
| Retailers › Name | Galls catalog, Galls website www.galls.com and retail stores in Lexington, KY; Long Beach, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA; and Signal Hill, CA, from June 2001 through May 2003. The flashlight sold individually for about $49 and, when bundled with other items, for up to $99. |
| Recall Date | 2003-09-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The batteries were provided in pairs. Each is a 3-volt lithium battery with a white label. The name "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A" is on the label. |
| Distributors › Name | Galls Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky |
| Recall Number | 03195 |
| Consumer Contact | Call Galls customer service representatives toll-free at (800) 477-7766 Monday through Friday, 7 am to midnight ET, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 9 pm ET. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |