CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.
CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights
The mini-flashlights were provided to consumers as a free gift with the purchase of Aim n' Flame II multi-purpose lighters. The black, plastic flashlight is about 5-1/4 inches long with a thin red ring around the barrel. There is no safety issue relating to the multi-purpose lighter and it is not the subject of this voluntary recall.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should remove the batteries and discard the mini- flashlights.
Contact Information
Call SCI Promotion Group, LLC at (877) 746-7426 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Home improvement, discount, convenience, grocery and drug stores nationwide sold the multipurpose lighters with the flashlights, from September 2003 through November 2003, for between $4 and $6.
Injuries
The company has received two reports of flashlights overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
SCI Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif.
Recall Number
04045
Product Information
Product Name
Mini-flashlights
Product Type
Lights & Accessories
Number of Units
448,000
Manufacturer Name
SCI Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif.
Manufactured In
China