Coleman Recalls Northstar Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14171 · May 9, 2014 · Coleman
95
units affected
95
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14171
- Date
- May 9, 2014
- Company
- Coleman
- Units affected
- 95
- Product
- Northstar® Liquid Fuel Lanterns
- Product type
- Lighting Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Northstar® liquid fuel lanterns with model number 2000B750 and date codes 10 13 or 11 13. The model number is printed on the base of the lantern, under the lighting instructions. The date code is stamped on the underside of the lantern. A Coleman logo sticker is affixed to the front of the lantern base. The green lanterns measure about 13" tall by 7" wide by 7" deep.
What can happen
An incorrect gas feed tube was installed on the lantern. When lit, the tube can release too much fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact The Coleman Company, Inc. for a replacement lantern.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of lanterns catching fire when fuel unexpectedly leaked from the bottom of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at coleman.com from November 2013 through February 2014 for about $125.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled northstar® liquid fuel lanterns?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact The Coleman Company, Inc. for a replacement lantern.
What is the hazard?
An incorrect gas feed tube was installed on the lantern. When lit, the tube can release too much fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.
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.