Recall of the Week: FIXIT one million candlepower rechargeable spotlights due to burn hazard
September 12, 2010
The importer Innovage is recalling about 1.4 Million FIXIT one million candlepower rechargeable spotlights.
The spotlight’s charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
The firm has received 13 reports of incidents involving minor skin chemical burns and battery acid burn holes in upholstery, clothing, and carpeting.
The recall involves the one million candlepower spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, “FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER” or “FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight.” The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12-volt car utility adapter.
Manufactured in China, the spotlights were sold at Walgreens, Rite Aid, Bealls, Tuesday Morning, Ace Hardware, Boscov’s, and Winn-Dixie stores nationwide from October 2003 through October 2009 for about $10.
Consumers should immediately stop using the spotlights and contact Innovage for a refund of the regular retail price. For purchases made above the regular retail price, additional refunds will be offered with valid receipts.
Consumers are asked to return the product, with a self-addressed stamped envelope or box that will be provided. Instructions for returning the product are posted at www.sporlightrecall.org and are also available from the Innovage call center.
For additional information, contact Innovage at 888-408-1140 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.spotlightrecall.org. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].
To find out about other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
The firm has received 13 reports of incidents involving minor skin chemical burns and battery acid burn holes in upholstery, clothing, and carpeting.
The recall involves the one million candlepower spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, “FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER” or “FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight.” The spotlight is sold with an AC power charger and a 12-volt car utility adapter.
Manufactured in China, the spotlights were sold at Walgreens, Rite Aid, Bealls, Tuesday Morning, Ace Hardware, Boscov’s, and Winn-Dixie stores nationwide from October 2003 through October 2009 for about $10.
Consumers should immediately stop using the spotlights and contact Innovage for a refund of the regular retail price. For purchases made above the regular retail price, additional refunds will be offered with valid receipts.
Consumers are asked to return the product, with a self-addressed stamped envelope or box that will be provided. Instructions for returning the product are posted at www.sporlightrecall.org and are also available from the Innovage call center.
For additional information, contact Innovage at 888-408-1140 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.spotlightrecall.org. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].
To find out about other recalls, see www.recalls.gov.
Copyright 2010, Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist
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