Reported Feb 27, 2019
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards
Harbor Freight Tools of Calabasas, 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 return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card.
Firm contact: Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- 80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights
- Amount recalled
- About 500,000
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Where it was sold
Sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.
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