Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 500,000 80 Lumen 12V rechargeable flashlights because they can overheat while charging. There have been two reports of these flashlights overheating, which poses a serious burn risk to consumers. The small black flashlights were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide from August 2018 through January 2019. Consumers should stop using the flashlight immediately and return it to any Harbor Freight Tools store for a full refund in the form of a $5 gift card.
The flashlight's internal components can overheat during the charging process in a vehicle's power port. This defect can cause the device's exterior to become extremely hot or melt, potentially causing burn injuries to anyone touching the device or damaging the vehicle interior.
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.
Recalled 80 Lumen 12v Rechargeable Flashlight
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response