Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively ...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled UCO Arka LED lantern can be used as a flashlight, a lantern or a USB charger. It has a red cap around the flashlight lens, a collapsible clear plastic lantern top and a black base with red extendable feet. It comes with a rechargeable 3.7V 4Ah Lithium-ion battery, a USB cable and a wall charger. The lantern is 7.7 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter. It collapses to 5.25 inches tall when closed. "UCO" and an image of a flame are printed in red on the base. There are two USB ports (USB-A and USB-mini) under recessed caps on the base of the lantern, just above the red ring at the bottom. The wall charger is a one-inch black plastic cube with a white-faced plug. Model number "A1265" is printed above the plug's prongs and a small green dot appears below on the lower corner.
Affected Products
UCO Arka LED lanterns
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Industrial-Revolution-Recalls-LED-Lanterns |
| Title | Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13239.1-13239%2520LED%2520Lantern%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | UCO Arka LED Lantern, USB cable, and wall charger |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13239.2-13239%2520LED%2520Lantern%2520Plug%2520LARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Close-up of recalled wall charger |
| Hazards › Name | The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | UCO Arka LED lanterns |
| Products › Type | Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns |
| Products › Category I D | 68466 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,300 |
| Recall I D | 1419 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI is contacting customers directly. |
| Importers › Name | Industrial Revolution Inc., of Tukwila, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | REI stores nationwide and online from April to May 2013 for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2013-07-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled UCO Arka LED lantern can be used as a flashlight, a lantern or a USB charger. It has a red cap around the flashlight lens, a collapsible clear plastic lantern top and a black base with red extendable feet. It comes with a rechargeable 3.7V 4Ah Lithium-ion battery, a USB cable and a wall charger. The lantern is 7.7 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter. It collapses to 5.25 inches tall when closed. "UCO" and an image of a flame are printed in red on the base. There are two USB ports (USB-A and USB-mini) under recessed caps on the base of the lantern, just above the red ring at the bottom. The wall charger is a one-inch black plastic cube with a white-faced plug. Model number "A1265" is printed above the plug's prongs and a small green dot appears below on the lower corner. |
| Distributors › Name | REI, of Kent, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 13239 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |