CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The spotlight's charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 8, 2010

Rechargeable Spotlights Recalled by Innovage Due to Burn Hazard

This recall involves the One Million Candlepower Spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, "FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER" or "FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight." The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12-volt car utility adapter.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the spotlights and contact Innovage for a full refund of the regular retail price. For purchases made above the regular retail price, additional refunds will be offered with valid receipts. Consumers are asked to return the product, via a self-addressed stamped envelope or box that will be provided. Instructions for returning the product are posted at www.spotlightrecall.org and are also available from the Innovage call center.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Innovage toll-free at (888) 408-1140 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.spotlightrecall.org - Consumers can also email the firm at info@spotlightrecall.org

Recall Details

Sold At
Walgreens, Rite Aid, Bealls, Tuesday Morning, Ace Hardware, Boscov's and Winn-Dixie stores nationwide from October 2003 through October 2009 for about $10.
Injuries
The firm has received 13 reports of incidents involving minor skin chemical burns and battery acid burn holes in upholstery, clothing and carpeting.
Recall Number
10337

Product Information

Product Name
FIXIT One Million Candlepower Rechargeable Spotlights
Product Type
Lights & Accessories
Number of Units
About 1.4 Million
Imported By
Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (888) 408-1140
Website www.spotlightrecall.org
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Innovage toll-free at (888) 408-1140 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.spotlightrecall.org - Consumers can also email the firm at info@spotlightrecall.org