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CPSC, Galls Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights

Recall 03-195 · September 25, 2003

What to doCall Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight purchased prior to June 2003. If you have already replaced the batteries (Galls recommends that Duracell Ultra 123 3-volt lithium replacement batteries be used), Galls will provide an equivalent credit ($10.99 for each pair of Fuji Power or A&T Fuji Power lithium batteries) that can be redeemed towards the purchase of any other merchandise ordered from Galls.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
03-195 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 25, 2003
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
Approximately 10,084
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
June 27, 2025

What was recalled

The batteries were provided in pairs. Each is a 3-volt lithium battery with a white label. The name "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A" is on the label.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight · Approximately 10,084 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Galls catalog, Galls website www.galls.com and retail stores in Lexington, KY; Long Beach, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA; and Signal Hill, CA, from June 2001 through May 2003. The flashlight sold individually for about $49 and, when bundled with other items, for up to $99.; Galls Inc., of Lexington, Kentucky.

Injuries or incidents reported

Five reports of batteries overheating or exploding have been received, causing minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire.

Consumer contact

Call Galls customer service representatives toll-free at (800) 477-7766 Monday through Friday, 7 am to midnight ET, Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 9 pm ET.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight (Approximately 10,084 units). The batteries were provided in pairs.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Call Galls to receive free replacement batteries for each pair of batteries originally received with your Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight purchased prior to June 2003. If you have already replaced the batteries (Galls recommends that Duracell Ultra 123 3-volt lithium replacement batteries be used), Galls will provide an equivalent credit ($10.99 for each pair of Fuji Power or A&T Fuji Power lithium batteries)…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 27, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.