NexTorch Recalls Flashlight Batteries Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled Battery with ™

NexTorch™ NT123A flashlight batteries

Recall Date: August 3rd, 2011
Type: Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
Units: About 16,000
Hazards: Batteries can overheat and rupture, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop use of the battery and contact NexTorch for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.

Description

The recalled product is a NexTorch NT123A flashlight battery, bearing the trademark ™ superscript, rather than registered trademark ® superscript. Its body is silver metallic-colored and has the NexTorch logo and the voltage (3 V) on it. The battery is often packaged with NexTorch flashlights.

Images:

Recalled Battery with ™

New Battery with ®

Consumer Contact:

For additional information, please call the firm toll-free at (877) 867-2415 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, visit the firm’s web site at www.nextorch.com or e-mail the firm at [email protected]

Injuries:

There has been one report of NexTorch NT123A flashlight batteries rupturing and catching fire, causing burns to the consumer’s body, clothes and vehicle.

Retailers:

Firearm dealers and law enforcement supply stores, and on the Web, including amazon.com and the firm’s website www.nextorch.com, from July 2007 to July 2011 for about $2 per battery.