Lucent Ace Manufacturing Recalls LED Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors
Burn
The hazard
The battery can short and cause the flashlight's canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard to the consumer.
Incidents reported: The firm has received one report of a flashlight canister rupturing while in a consumer's hand. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlight and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
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.
About this recall
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 FCAACE6033 printed on the packaging.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC