Lucent Ace Manufacturing Recalls LED Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors

LED flashlights

Date of Recall

2014-02-19

CPSC Release Number

14-107

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 3,000

Distributor

Lucent Ace Manufacturing, of City of Industry, Calif.

Importer

Lucent Ace Manufacturing, of City of Industry, Calif.

Sold By

Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide from October 2013 to November 2013 for about $3.

Problem/Hazard

The battery can short and cause the flashlight's canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received one report of a flashlight canister rupturing while in a consumer's hand. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves LED flashlights with hand straps. The 3 ½-inch tall flashlights were sold in black, red, green and blue and have style number FSAACE6022 printed on the packaging.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlight and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumer Contact

Lucent Ace Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 373-6978 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.lucentace.com and click on "product recall" for more information. 

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