Gear Diary Alert: Two important recalls

Posted on 29 October 2009 by


The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced to voluntary recalls.

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The first involves two Halloween themed flashlights which were sold at Target stores between August 2009 – September 2009.

1.  Mini Flaslights – the mini flashlights have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black.  The orange and purple packaging has “Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)” printed on the front and “DGI”, “Made in China” and “DPCI# 234-02-1813″ printed on the back.

2.  Standard Size Flashlights – with a black handle and an orange top.  The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images:  a pumpkin,  ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull and cross bones.  “Flashlight with Stencil” is printed on the front and “Tien Hsing”, “Made in China”  and “234-02-1838″ is printed on the back.

There have been up to 8 reports of the flashlights overheating including one burn to the hand as a result.  Consumers should stop using the flashlights and immediately return them to a Target store for a refund.

For more information call 800-440-0690 or visit the Target web site.

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The second recall involves a Sony computer AC adapter.  The adapter which has been recalled is model VGP-AC19V17.  It was sold with the following Sony computers.

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Sony has received four reports of the adapter short circuiting.

Consumers should stop using this power adapter and contact Sony directly to arrange for a replacement.

For more information call 877-361-4481 or visit the recall web site here.



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