BJ's Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 12714. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.
CPSC recall 12714 has the recall date 26 Jan 2012. The notice names the firm BJ's Wholesale Club. The recall has about 41,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | BJ's has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer's hand has been reported. |
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| Units | 41,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | The recall involves Superex SAFETO GO LED flashlight and battery sets. The flashlight sets include one 9.5-inch flashlight with 10 LEDs, two 7.5-inch flashlights with seven LEDs and two 6-inch flashlights with five LEDs. The sets also include seven "D" size batteries and four "AA" size batteries. The flashlights in the sets are made of either red or black plastic with black or gray rubber around the handles and light bases. The words "Superex," "SAFETO GO Family Pack," and "Bright White LED Flashlights" appear on the front of the packaging. The UPC 0-56986-01008-3 is printed on the back of the packaging along with the SKU number 700935. |
| Product | LED Flashlight and Battery Set, About 41,000, Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns |
| Sold at | BJ's Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15. |
| Importer | BJ's Wholesale Club Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 41,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 34%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name BJ's Wholesale Club
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2024 | BJ's Wholesale Club Recalls Berkley Jensen Citronella 72-inch Tiki Torches Due to Burn Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12714The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12714. https://recallregister.com/product/1172-bj-s-recalls-led-flashlight-sets-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12714 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
BJ's has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer's hand has been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
BJ's Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12714?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12714?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 41,000