The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14107·Announced 2014-02-19

Lucent Ace Recalls LED Flashlights Due to Burn Hazard

Lucent Ace Manufacturing is recalling about 3,000 LED flashlights sold at Academy Sports + Outdoors because the battery can short and cause the canister to rupture, posing a burn hazard.

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 (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lucent Ace Manufacturing is recalling approximately 3,000 LED flashlights with hand straps due to a burn hazard. The 3 ½-inch tall flashlights were sold in black, red, green, and blue, and feature style number FCAACE6033 on the packaging. The company has received one report of a flashlight canister rupturing while in a consumer's hand, though no injuries have been reported.

The hazard occurs when the battery shorts, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture. This can result in burns to the consumer. The flashlights were manufactured in China and sold exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide from October 2013 to November 2013 for about $3 each.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers can contact Lucent Ace Manufacturing toll-free at (888) 373-6978 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.lucentace.com and click on "product recall".

The recalled product

Product
LED flashlights
Manufacturer
Lucent Ace Manufacturing, of City of Industry, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Flashlights
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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