CPSC, Astra International and Consumers Union Announce Recall of Glove Compartment Organizer
CPSC recall 02537. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The flashlight can overheat when the batteries are inserted, presenting a possible burn hazard. Also, the tire gauge does not produce accurate measurements when used.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact Consumers Union immediately for further information. Those who return the kit to Consumers Union or show they've discarded it will also have their magazine subscription extended for six months free of charge. In addition, Consumers Union will mail two free books to consumers as a replacement for the premium.
CPSC recall 02537 has the recall date 8 May 2002. The notice names the firm Astra International. The recall has about 15,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Automotive Products.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Consumers Union has received eight reports of flashlights overheating, including two minor burns to the hand. |
|---|---|
| Units | 15,000 |
| Description | Astra International imported and sold these glove compartment organizers exclusively to Consumers Union. They were mailed in a white cardboard box, the kit is a black-cloth-covered case containing a flashlight, tire gauge, pocketknife, pen and pad. |
| Product | Glove compartment organizers, About 15,000, Automotive Products |
| Sold at | Consumer Reports magazine, published by Consumers Union, offered this premium to new subscribers, between October 2001 and April 2002 |
| Importer | Astra International |
| Distributor | Consumers Union |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 15,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Automotive Products
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Astra International
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02537The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02537. https://recallregister.com/product/2260-cpsc-astra-international-and-consumers-union-announce-recall-of-glove/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02537 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Consumers Union has received eight reports of flashlights overheating, including two minor burns to the hand.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Consumer Reports magazine, published by Consumers Union, offered this premium to new subscribers, between October 2001 and April 2002
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02537?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 15,000