CPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

The recalled 3-volt lithium batteries were packaged in pairs with Browning Black Ice 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights. The batteries were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall.

Is my product affected?

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

• Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights · 12,500 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide during December 2003, for about $50.; Browning, of Morgan, Utah.

Injuries or incidents reported

There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Browning appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Browning recalls.

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

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