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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-11-30

BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert)

Is my product affected?

BioLite BaseLanterns

  • Brand BioLite, Inc., of New York

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

BioLite is recalling the BaseLantern and BaseLantern XL, small rechargeable LED lanterns sold exclusively through Kickstarter that can function as both lights and powerbanks. The lithium-ion batteries in these devices can overheat while charging, creating a fire hazard. The recalled BaseLanterns are approximately 5 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 2 inches deep, silver in color, and weigh about 2 pounds. Affected serial numbers range from PLC000001 to PLC004000 for the BaseLantern and PLCXL000001 to PLCXL006000 for the BaseLantern XL, which can be found on the bottom of the device and product packaging.

Consumers who own a recalled lantern should immediately stop using it and contact BioLite for return instructions. BioLite will provide a free replacement and is contacting all known customers directly.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact BioLite for instructions on returning the lanterns for a free replacement. BioLite is contacting all known customers.

Details from the source

This recall involves the BioLite BaseLantern and BaseLantern XL. These are small rechargeable LED lanterns that function as both a light and a powerbank. BaseLanterns are about 5 inches (height) by 5 inches (width) by 2 inches (depth), and are silver in color, and weigh about 2 pounds. The affected serial numbers are PLC000001-PLC004000, and PLCXL000001-PLCXL006000. The serial number is located on the bottom of the device and on the bottom of the product packaging.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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