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Flashlight Batteries Recalled by Browning
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2004
Release # 04-067
Company Phone Number: (800) 637-0230
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning
Black Ice flashlights
Units: 12,500
Manufacturer: Browning, of Morgan, Utah
Hazard: The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister
to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of the flashlights
rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores
nationwide during December 2003 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and
contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
Consumer Contact: Contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at
www.Browning.com/recall.
