BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert)
Recall 17716 · Nov 30, 2016 · BioLite
5,900
units affected
5,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17716
- Date
- Nov 30, 2016
- Company
- BioLite
- Units affected
- 5,900
- Product
- BioLite BaseLanterns
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled biolite baselanterns?
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.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.