CPSC2013-07-17
Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores
Industrial Revolution Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.
Hazard
The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI is contacting customers directly.
Sold at
REI stores nationwide and online from April to May 2013 for about $70.
Affected count
About 2,300
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
UCO Arka LED lanterns
Consumer contact
Industrial Revolution toll-free at (888) 297-6062 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, or online at www.industrialrev.com then click on "news" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Industrial-Revolution-Recalls-LED-LanternsDon't want to check this manually?
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