The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04067·Announced 2004-01-21

Browning Recalls CR123A Lithium Batteries Sold With Black Ice Flashlights

Browning is recalling CR123A lithium batteries sold with Black Ice flashlights because they can short out and cause the flashlight canister to rupture.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (battery short causing rupture) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Browning, of Morgan, Utah, is recalling 12,500 CR123A lithium batteries that were sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights. The 3-volt batteries were packaged in pairs with the 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights and were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall.

The batteries can short out, which may cause the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose a risk of injury to the consumer. There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing, but no injuries have been reported.

The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide during December 2003 for about $50. Consumers should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday for information on receiving a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights
Manufacturer
Browning, of Morgan, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Batteries
Hazard
Affected units
12,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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