NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
USNexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.
Affected Products
NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/NexTorch-Recalls-Flashlight-Batteries-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11296.11296a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Battery with ™ |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11296.11296b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | New Battery with ® |
| Hazards › Name | Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer's body, clothes and vehicle. |
| Products › Name | NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries |
| Products › Type | Batteries and Chargers |
| Products › Category I D | 67666 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 737 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | NexTorch, Inc., of Mukiteo, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | Firearm dealers and law enforcement supply stores, and on the Web, including amazon.com and the firm's website www.nextorch.com, from July 2007 to July 2011 for about $2 per battery. |
| Recall Date | 2011-08-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights. |
| Recall Number | 11296 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please call the firm toll-free at (877) 867-2415 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, visit the firm's web site at www.nextorch.com or e-mail the firm at usa@nextorch.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-05-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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