DORCY flashlights and lanterns
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 17, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Nov 17, 2013the latest report was made
- Jul 31, 2011the earliest
- 1with the company’s comments
- Brand
- DORCY
- Maker
- Dorcy International, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Flashlights and lanternsCPSC’s product type: Flashlights or Battery-powered Lanterns (code 639), in Yard & Garden: Outdoor Lighting
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| November 2013 | 1 |
| July 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 2 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Nov 17, 2013, sent to the company Nov 25, 2013, published by CPSC Dec 17, 2013
The product, in the report: I wish to report a serious and potentially dangerous situation. I have been using both [REDACTED] and other high intensity LED flashlights with a belt sheath and I prefer to use [REDACTED] batteries because they don’t corrode as with other batteries. On 15 November 2013 my 2 cell AA flashlight exploded shooting the lens and reflector out shattering the lens. Luckily no one was injured just shocked by the loud bang and flying debree. I believe the problem is that LEDs require far less voltage to operate than traditional light bulbs and this discharges batteries beyond the threshold of a “bad battery” placing them into a unstable condition where now gasses are produced compared to older light bulbs that get to dim identifying time to replace batteries. Most flashlights are sealed to prevent moisture from entering and under these conditions the gasses have nowhere to go and Bang it explodes. I feel that LED flashlight need a sensor installed to prevent discharging batteries beyond there safety limits and a pressure relief valve installed to prevent dangerous gasses from building up inside the case. Or have Battery manufactures ensure that discharging batteries do not produce gasses! The exploding of my flashlight had serious potential to injure someone, and since many of these sealed flashlights state suitable in hazardous environments a detonation like the one I had can cause an explosion of the hazardous material as we
I wish to report a serious and potentially dangerous situation. I have been using both [REDACTED] and other high intensity LED flashlights with a belt sheath and I prefer to use [REDACTED] batteries because they don’t corrode as with other batteries. On 15 November 2013 my 2 cell AA flashlight exploded shooting the lens and reflector out shattering the lens. Luckily no one was injured just shocked by the loud bang and flying debree. I believe the problem is that LEDs require far less voltage to operate than traditional light bulbs and this discharges batteries beyond the threshold of tipical “bad battery” placing them into a unstable condition where now gasses are produced compared to older light bulbs that get to dim identifying time to replace batteries. Most flashlights are sealed to prevent moisture from entering and under these conditions the gasses have nowhere to go and Bang it explodes. I feel that LED flashlight need a sensor installed to prevent discharging batteries beyond there safety limits and a pressure relief valve installed to prevent dangerous gasses from building up inside the case. Or have Battery manufactures ensure that discharging batteries do not produce gasses! The exploding of my flashlight had serious potential to injure someone, and since many of these sealed flashlights state suitable in hazardous environments a detonation like the one I had can cause an explosion of the hazardous material as well
- UPC
- 041333704647
- Bought from
- WALMART, New Mexico
- Bought
- Jun 9, 2013, about then
- Where
- rio rancho, New Mexico: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unknown
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Dorcy, made or sold by Dorcy International, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Jul 31, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 22, 2011
The product, in the report: Rechargeable flashlight
DORCY UL listed Rechargeable flashlight model FD-8388E120VAC 60Hz. Below this model number are the alphanumeric characters 3H57 E159950 50mA Batteries are original, flashlight was not tampered with. Flashlight was plugged into the wall in accordance with directions. Flashlight exploded causiing a 4 inch diameter fireball and a very loud noise. The flashlight partially split and the battery compartment cover was displaced into the split along the seam of the flashlight. The switch and bulb are intact and the flashlight still comes on when you use the switch.
- Model
- FD-8388E120VAC 60Hz
- Serial number
- 3H57 E159950
- Bought from
- MCAS Cherry Point Exchange
- Bought
- Jul 22, 2011, about then
- Where
- Havelock, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand DORCY, made or sold by Dorcy International, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
CPSC’s disclaimer
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