CPSC, Astra International and Consumers Union Announce Recall of Glove Compartment Organizer
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-537 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 8, 2002
- Category
- Clothing and accessories
- Products
- Glove compartment organizers
- Hazard
- Fire and burn hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Units
- About 15,000
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 7, 2025
What was recalled
Astra International imported and sold these glove compartment organizers exclusively to Consumers Union. They were mailed in a white cardboard box, the kit is a black-cloth-covered case containing a flashlight, tire gauge, pocketknife, pen and pad.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Glove compartment organizers · About 15,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Consumer Reports magazine, published by Consumers Union, offered this premium to new subscribers, between October 2001 and April 2002; Astra International, of New York, NY; Consumers Union, of Yonkers, NY.
Injuries or incidents reported
Consumers Union has received eight reports of flashlights overheating, including two minor burns to the hand.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Consumers Union toll free at (888) 471-8860, between 9:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Glove compartment organizers (About 15,000 units). Astra International imported and sold these glove compartment organizers exclusively to Consumers Union.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should contact Consumers Union immediately for further information. Those who return the kit to Consumers Union or show they've discarded it will also have their magazine subscription extended for six months free of charge. In addition, Consumers Union will mail two free books to consumers as a replacement for the premium.
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