Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 500,000 units
Recall No. 19-073 Published February 27, 2019

80 Lumen 12V Rechargeable Flashlights

The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers. sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 – January 2019 for $2 to $4.

Recalled 80 Lumen 12v Rechargeable Flashlight
What you are looking at

Recalled 80 Lumen 12v Rechargeable Flashlight

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The flashlight can overheat while charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

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

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 500,000
Made inChina
Sold atHarbor Freight Tools stores nationwide
Sales periodAugust 2018 – January 2019
Price$2 to $4

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-444-3353
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday
Email
Recall page
www.harborfreight.com

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