80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

February 27, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards

Recall number

19073

Sold / distributed

Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.

Why it was recalled

The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves the Harbor Freight 80 Lumen 12v rechargeable flashlights. The small black flashlight has a soft white button located on the side to turn the flashlight on and off. The base of the flashlight is a charger that fits into any standard vehicle 12V power port to charge. The recalled flashlight's SKU number is 64109 and can be found on the sticker label that also bears the product barcode. The flashlight is approximately 5 inches long.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.