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CPSC, Astra International and Consumers Union Announce Recall of Glove Compartment Organizer

Home product recall 02-537. Announced by CPSC on May 8, 2002.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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Announced by CPSC on May 8, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The flashlight can overheat when the batteries are inserted, presenting a possible burn hazard. Also, the tire gauge does not produce accurate measurements when used.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should contact Consumers Union immediately for further information. Those who return the kit to Consumers Union or show they’ve discarded it will also have their magazine subscription extended for six months free of charge. In addition, Consumers Union will mail two free books to consumers as a replacement for the premium.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, contact Consumers Union toll free at (888) 471-8860, between 9:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Which ones are recalled?

Astra International imported and sold these glove compartment organizers exclusively to Consumers Union. They were mailed in a white cardboard box, the kit is a black-cloth-covered case containing a flashlight, tire gauge, pocketknife, pen and pad.

About 15,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Glove compartment organizers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Imported by Astra International, New York, NY.
  • Distributed by Consumers Union, Yonkers, NY.
  • Consumer Reports magazine, published by Consumers Union, offered this premium to new subscribers, between October 2001 and April 2002
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Consumers Union has received eight reports of flashlights overheating, including two minor burns to the hand.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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