Flashlights Recalled Due to Potential Burn Risk

Name of Product: M2R Pro and Warrior Mini Flashlights
Hazard: The flashlights can be turned on inadvertently and overheat while stored in the holster or a consumer’s pocket, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund, Replace
Recall Date: March 09, 2022
Units: About 215,100

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves M2R Pro and Warrior Mini flashlights. The M2R Pro was sold in black, camouflage, desert tan, OD green, Patriotic Edition, gunmetal gray, orange, blue, ocean camouflage, purple, white and antique bronze colors.  The dimensions of M2R Pro are approximately 5.37 inches (L) x 1.16 inches (D).  The Warrior Mini was sold in black, desert tan, camouflage, spring 2 Ti, summer 2 Ti, autumn 2 Ti, winter 2 Ti, eternal 2 Cu and red colors.  The dimensions of Warrior Mini are approximately 4.19 inches (L) x 0.91 inches (D).  Olight and M2R Pro or Warrior Mini is printed on the flashlights.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Olight for a full refund in the form of a store credit or for a free replacement flashlight. The firm is reaching out to all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 127 reports of flashlights turning on inadvertently and overheating resulting in 22 reports of burn injuries. Three consumers reported receiving second-degree burns.

Sold At:

Olightstore.com, Amazon.com and through small independent stores nationwide from November 2019 through November 2021 for between $48 and $120.

Importer(s):

Olight Ecommerce Technology Co. Ltd., of  Somerset, New Jersey

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:

22-094

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As published on Healthyexaminer.com.