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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 7,500 (In addition, 200 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 18-204 Published August 14, 2018

WorkSafe 3-D cell flashlights

The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander. Manufactured by Koehler-Bright Star and sold at Koehler-Bright Star Industrial distributors, Grainger and online at Amazon.com from January 2017 – May 2018 for about $21.

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Koehler-Bright Star WorkSafe Model 2224 LED 3-D cell flashlight
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Koehler-Bright Star WorkSafe Model 2224 LED 3-D cell flashlight

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The flashlights are missing an encapsulation on a circuit board component which protects the flashlight from igniting an explosive environment, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled flashlights and inspect the flashlights for a missing date code on the body of the flashlights. If the recalled flashlight does not have a date code, contact Koehler-Bright Star for free replacement parts.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerKoehler-Bright Star, of Hanover, Pa.
UnitsAbout 7,500 (In addition, 200 were sold in Canada)
Made inUnited States
Sold atKoehler-Bright Star Industrial distributors, Grainger and online at Amazon.com
Sales periodJanuary 2017 – May 2018
PriceAbout $21

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-788-1696
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
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