CPSC, Browning Announce Recall of Flashlight Batteries
CPSC recall 04067. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The batteries can short out, causing the flashlight's canister to rupture and pose injury to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumer should remove the batteries from the flashlights and contact Browning for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
CPSC recall 04067 has the recall date 21 Jan 2004. The notice names the firm Browning. The recall has about 12,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 12,500 |
| Description | The recalled 3-volt lithium batteries were packaged in pairs with Browning Black Ice 6-volt Xenon 6 LED flashlights. The batteries were also sold separately in packs of two. No other Black Ice model flashlights are involved in this recall. |
| Product | Browning CR123A lithium batteries sold with Browning Black Ice flashlights, 12,500, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide during December 2003, for about $50. |
| Manufacturer | Browning |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,500Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Browning
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2013 | Browning Recalls Junior Hoodie Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports+Outdoors |
| 13 May 2009 | Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Recall Knife Sheaths Due to Defect |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04067The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 04067. https://recallregister.com/product/2558-cpsc-browning-announce-recall-of-flashlight-batteries/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 04067 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been two reports of the flashlights rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
The flashlights were sold at hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide during December 2003, for about $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04067?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
12,500
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China