Target recalls LED flashlights over fire hazard
CPSC: 55K Sets sold from 2010 to 2011
CPSC
Target stores announced a voluntary recall of 55,000 six-piece LED flashlight sets because the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
In news release, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.
The flashlight sets are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base, and have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long.
The sets were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10.
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
For more information about the recall, consumers can contact Target at 800-440-0680.
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