CPSC2016-11-30
BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert)
BioLite, Inc., of New York
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130.
Affected count
About 5,900
Injuries reported
BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
BioLite BaseLanterns
Consumer contact
BioLite toll-free at 844-424-6548 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at BioLiteEnergy.com and click on the "BaseLantern Safety" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/BioLite-Recalls-LanternsDon't want to check this manually?
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