CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The flashlights can overheat and cause the batteries to leak, posing a risk of burns to children.
CPSC, Eveready Battery Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Kidz Club Flashlights
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
Consumers should contact Eveready at (800) 383-7323 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Discount department and toy stores sold these flashlights nationwide, from April 2002 through October 2002, for about $6.
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.
Manufacturer
Eveready Battery
Recall Number
03034
Product Information
Product Name
Kidz Club Flashlights
Product Type
Lights & Accessories
Number of Units
About 24,000
Manufacturer Name
Eveready Battery
Imported By
Eveready Battery Co. Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In
China