CPSCGeneral Alert
BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstar...
Published: November 30, 2016Recall ID: 17716Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
BioLite BaseLanterns
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/BioLite-Recalls-Lanterns |
| Title | BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lantern1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | BaseLantern with legs extended |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/lantern2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | BaseLantern with legs folded. |
| Hazards › Name | The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | BioLite BaseLanterns |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,900 |
| Recall I D | 7917 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | BioLite, Inc., of New York |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130. |
| Recall Date | 2016-11-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | BioLite, Inc., of New York |
| Recall Number | 17716 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-11-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |