Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores
Recall 13239 · Jul 17, 2013 · Industrial Revolution
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13239
- Date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Company
- Industrial Revolution
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- UCO Arka LED lanterns
- Product type
- Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI is contacting customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- REI stores nationwide and online from April to May 2013 for about $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled uco arka led lanterns?
Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI is contacting customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, 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.