Moderate Recalled January 21, 2004 12,500 units Updated January 17, 2025

CPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries

The hazard

The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.

Incidents reported: There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing. No injuries have been reported.

What to do now

Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement.

Contact: Contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

About this recall

The recalled 3-volt lithium batteries were packaged in pairs with Browning Black Ice 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights. The batteries were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall.

Product photos

Recalled Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights
Recalled Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights

Photos: U.S. CPSC