Reported Mar 3, 2016
Pelican Products Recalls Flashlights and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Pelican Products Inc. of Torrance, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and replacement battery packs and contact Pelican for instructions on returning the flashlights for free installation of a new battery pack or to exchange replacement battery packs that were sold separately for a new replacement battery pack.
Firm contact: Pelican Products toll-free at 877-619-0289 or 310-257-5691 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email at 9410L@pelican.com or online at www.pelican.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Pelican flashlights and replacement battery packs
- Amount recalled
- About 3,800 flashlights and 150 replacement battery packs (in addition, about 800 flashlights and 18 replacement battery packs were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Sports and specialty stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com and other industrial supply dealers or distributors from May 2014 through January 2016 for between $240 to $280 for the flashlights and between $50 and $70 for the replacement battery packs..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The battery packs in the flashlights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Pelican has received two reports of overheating battery packs. No injuries have been reported.
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