CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2002-11-12T00:00:00

Product: Kidz Club Flashlights

Company: Discount department and toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide, from April 2002 through October 2002, for about $6.

Hazard: The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.

Description: The multicolored flashlights measure about 5.75 inches in length, and are made with a metal barrel and a plastic head. They take "C" batteries and have a rotating focusing head. The model number FC230KBP appears only on the reverse side of the package. The words Energizer Kidz Club appear on the head of the flashlight. "Made in China" is written on the base.

Remedy: Consumers should take these flashlights away from children immediately and remove the batteries and contact Eveready for instructions on returning the flashlights and receiving a $12 refund.

Incidents / Injuries: Eveready has received three reports of the flashlights overheating, including one report of a 4-year-old boy receiving a minor burn to his hand.

Recall Number: 03034

Product Type: Other Children’s Product

Hazard Type: Burn / Fire Hazard, Battery Hazard

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