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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls 12V Rechargeable Flashlights Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards

Recall 19-073 · February 27, 2019 · Harbor Freight Tools

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
19-073 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 27, 2019
Brand
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights
Hazard
Overheating and Burn Hazards
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 500,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 27, 2019

What was recalled

This recall involves the Harbor Freight 80 Lumen 12v rechargeable flashlights. The small black flashlight has a soft white button located on the side to turn the flashlight on and off. The base of the flashlight is a charger that fits into any standard vehicle 12V power port to charge. The recalled flashlight's SKU number is 64109 and can be found on the sticker label that also bears the product barcode. The flashlight is approximately 5 inches long.

Is my product affected?

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  • 80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights · About 500,000 units

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Recalled 80 Lumen 12v Rechargeable Flashlight
Recalled 80 Lumen 12v Rechargeable Flashlight

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019 for between $2 and $4.; Harbor Freight Tools, of Calabasas, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

Harbor Freight Tools has received two reports of the flashlight overheating. No reports of injury.

Consumer contact

Harbor Freight Tools at 800-444-3353 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@harborfreight.com or online at www.harborfreight.com and click on “Recall Safety Information” on the bottom of the homepage for more information.

Recall history and context

Harbor Freight Tools appears in 16 CPSC recalls on record. See all Harbor Freight Tools recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights (About 500,000 units). This recall involves the Harbor Freight 80 Lumen 12v rechargeable flashlights.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Overheating and Burn Hazards.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, and return them to any Harbor Freight Tools location for a refund in the form of a $5 Harbor Freight Tools gift card.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 27, 2019. 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.