Consumer Agency: "Olight Flashlight Burn Risk... Voluntary Corrective Action Implemented"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] The Korea Consumer Agency announced on the 19th that it confirmed burn risks in two models of Olight flashlights distributed domestically and, after consultations with the company, the official domestic distributor, 'Olight Korea,' will initiate a voluntary corrective action.

According to the Consumer Agency, recently the United States and Canada have been conducting recalls due to incidents where consumers suffered burns from accidental activation of two Olight flashlight models (M2R Pro Warrior and Warrior Mini) manufactured and sold by Olight. Upon recognizing this information, the Consumer Agency held consultations with Olight Korea, and the company decided to carry out a voluntary corrective action by providing insulating parts for all 684 units of the two flashlight models.

The additional insulating parts are silicone covers that prevent accidental activation when the flashlight comes into contact with conductive objects such as car or house keys.

The Consumer Agency confirmed that these products are sold not only in South Korea but also in countries like Colombia and Vietnam, and shared the corrective action plan with the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) to spread the recall measures for the hazardous products.

The Consumer Agency urged consumers who have purchased and are using these products to immediately contact Olight Korea to receive the insulating parts, and advised setting the flashlight to lock mode or covering the back with the silicone cover when storing the product.

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