Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 16140 · Apr 12, 2016 · Coleman
8,500
units affected
8,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16140
- Date
- Apr 12, 2016
- Company
- Coleman
- Units affected
- 8,500
- Product
- Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves three models of Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights. Models include CTAC20 (model 2000013874), CTAC40 (model 2000013873) and CTAC60 (model 2000013872). The flashlights are black, with "Coleman" printed in white along the handle and have the model number in white print on the upper portion of the handle next to the light. The flashlights are 6.5 inches long. The lithium-ion batteries inside the flashlights are red with the Coleman logo printed in white on the battery.
What can happen
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Coleman has received two reports of the flashlight batteries overheating, catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, Green Supply, Sportsman's Supply Company and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.coleman.com and www.amazon.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for between $65 and $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled coleman® ctac lithium-ion flashlights?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.