Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard
USRechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The spotlight's charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the One Million Candlepower Spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, "FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER" or "FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight." The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12-volt car utility adapter.
Affected Products
FIXIT One Million Candlepower Rechargeable Spotlights
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Rechargeable-Spotlights-Recalled-by-Innovage-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d2d6ac03f7e54a368b0f091f77f67c46.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Rechargeable Spotlight |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/30d0133a7b26469c9e4bfaaf6720752c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Rechargeable Spotlight |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a7d0013f12d442b5a84070ce04dab097.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Rechargeable Spotlight |
| Hazards › Name | The spotlight's charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 13 reports of incidents involving minor skin chemical burns and battery acid burn holes in upholstery, clothing and carpeting. |
| Products › Name | FIXIT One Million Candlepower Rechargeable Spotlights |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.4 Million |
| Recall I D | 329 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the spotlights and contact Innovage for a full refund of the regular retail price. For purchases made above the regular retail price, additional refunds will be offered with valid receipts. Consumers are asked to return the product, via a self-addressed stamped envelope or box that will be provided. Instructions for returning the product are posted at www.spotlightrecall.org and are also available from the Innovage call center. |
| Importers › Name | Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Walgreens, Rite Aid, Bealls, Tuesday Morning, Ace Hardware, Boscov's and Winn-Dixie stores nationwide from October 2003 through October 2009 for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2010-09-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the One Million Candlepower Spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, "FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER" or "FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight." The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12-volt car utility adapter. |
| Recall Number | 10337 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Innovage toll-free at (888) 408-1140 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.spotlightrecall.org - Consumers can also email the firm at info@spotlightrecall.org |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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