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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 18204

WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights

Published August 14, 2018

Summary

CPSC records recall 18204, published August 14, 2018. Recalling firm: Koehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa.; Reported units: About 7,500 (In addition, 200 were sold in Canada).

What's the hazard

The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. If the recalled flashlight does not have a date code, contact Koehler-Bright Star for free replacement parts.

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Recall details

Brand
Koehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa.
Manufacturer
Koehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa.
Distributor
Koehler-Bright Star Industrial distributors, Grainger and online at Amazon.com from January 2017 through May 2018 for about $21.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 18204 on August 14, 2018. Reported hazard: The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. If the recalled flashlight does not have a date code, contact Koehler-Bright Star for free replacement parts.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Koehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)