Koehler-Bright Star Recalls Flashlights Due to Explosion Hazard

Recall date

August 14, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

18204

Brand / firm

Koehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa.

Sold / distributed

Koehler-Bright Star Industrial distributors, Grainger and online at Amazon.com from January 2017 through May 2018 for about $21.

Why it was recalled

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 was recalled

This recall involvesWorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights, model number 2224 LED. The model number is printed at the top right side of the text contained on the flashlight. The flashlight is safety orange with a black reflector assembly and black end cap and measures about 10.25 inches long by 2 inches in diameter. Only 3-D cell flashlights that do not contain a date code stamped on the body of the units are included in the recall

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.