Target Recalls LED Flashlight Sets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 12080. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When turned on, the flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the flashlights and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 12080 has the recall date 5 Jan 2012. The notice names the firm Target. The recall has about 55,000 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 | Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands. |
|---|---|
| Units | 55,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets. They are made of silver plastic with black rubber around the handle and light base. The flashlight sets have UPC code 490021010049 printed on the back of the package. They were sold in sets of six, including two small flashlights measuring about 3 inches long, two medium flashlights about 6 inches long and two large flashlights about 7 1/2 inches long. |
| Product | 6-pc. LED Flashlight Sets, About 55,000, Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns |
| Sold at | Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set. |
| Importer | Target Corporation |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 55,000Median 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 Target
- 64
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 12080The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12080. https://recallregister.com/product/951-target-recalls-led-flashlight-sets-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 12080 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target has received reports of four incidents with the flashlights, including two minor burn injuries to consumer's hands.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores nationwide from October 2010 through December 2011 for about $10 per set.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12080?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12080?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 55,000