The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·03195·Announced 2003-09-25

Galls Recalls Fuji Power Batteries for H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights

Galls is recalling Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A lithium batteries sold with H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlights because they may overheat or explode.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire and personal injury with five reported incidents causing burns and property damage, meeting the criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Galls Inc. is recalling approximately 10,084 pairs of Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries. These batteries were originally provided with the Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight. The batteries feature a white label with the name "Fuji Power" or "A&T Fuji Power CR123A".

The recall was initiated because the batteries may overheat or explode, presenting a potential for fire or personal injury. Galls has received five reports of batteries overheating or exploding, which caused minor injuries such as burns and minor property damage from fire.

The affected batteries were sold in pairs from June 2001 through May 2003 via the Galls catalog, the Galls website, and retail stores in Lexington, KY; Long Beach, CA; Riverside, CA; San Diego, CA; Orange County, CA; and Signal Hill, CA. The flashlight sold individually for about $49 and, when bundled with other items, for up to $99. Consumers should call Galls customer service at (800) 477-7766 to receive free replacement batteries or an equivalent credit of $10.99 for each pair if the batteries have already been replaced.

The recalled product

Product
Fuji Power and A&T Fuji Power CR123A 3-volt lithium batteries originally provided with Galls® H.A.L.O. Tactical Flashlight
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
10,084

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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