Pelican flashlights and replacement battery packs recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 3, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Pelican Products Recalls Flashlights and Replacement Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

16113

Brand / firm

Pelican Products Inc., of Torrance, Calif., HYB Battery Co. Ltd., of China

Sold / distributed

Sports and specialty stores nationwide, online at Amazon.com and other industrial supply dealers or distributors from May 2014 through January 2016 for between $240 to $280 for the flashlights and between $50 and $70 for the replacement battery packs.

Why it was recalled

The battery packs in the flashlights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves Pelican 9410L flashlights equipped with lithium ion battery packs and replacement battery packs. The flashlights are yellow and black. "Pelican 9410L" is printed on the front of the flashlights and on the top of the handle. The recalled flashlights have manufacturer part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110 printed on the packaging. The manufacturer part number for the recalled battery pack is 9413-301-001 and is printed on a label on the battery's shrink wrap. Only battery packs that contain green shrink-wrapped cells are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and replacement battery packs and contact Pelican for instructions on returning the flashlights for free installation of a new battery pack or to exchange replacement battery packs that were sold separately for a new replacement battery pack.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.