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BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
BJ's recalls 41,000 Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets.
has issued a voluntary recall of about 41,000 Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets due to fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
The CPSC reports that the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on – posing fire and burn hazards.
So far, BJ's has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer's hand has been reported.
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The defected flashlight sets were sold at BJ's from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven “D” size batteries and four “AA” size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or gray plastic with black rubber around the handles and light bases. The words “Superex,” “SAFETO GO Family Pack,” and “Bright White LED Flashlights” appear on the front of the packaging.
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The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935.
The CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ’s Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BJ’s at 800-BJS-CLUB Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
