The Coleman Company Recalls Water-Activated Spotlights Due to Risk of Impact Injury
Recall 10343 · Sep 14, 2010 · The Coleman Company
50,000
units affected
50,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10343
- Date
- Sep 14, 2010
- Company
- The Coleman Company
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Product
- Coleman® WaterBeam™ 4D Water-Activated Floating Spotlights
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled spotlights are Coleman® water-activated hand-held spotlights, model number 5338-782 (orange) UPC 076501 222733, model number 5338-792 (yellow) UPC 076501 222753 and model number 2000000153 (blue/white) UPC 076501 226683. A white label is affixed to the inside of the spotlight lens with the model number and production date information printed on the label.
What can happen
The lens assembly can come apart from the main housing of the spotlight with force and pose a risk of impact injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries and stop using the spotlights. Visit www.coleman.com for additional instructions on how to obtain a replacement light.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Coleman has received 33 reports of the lens assembly coming apart, 18 of which resulted in reports of impact injuries such as bruising, lacerations and minor burns.
- Sold at
- Various sporting good stores and retail outlets nationwide from January 2005 through June 2010 for between about $20 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled coleman® waterbeam™ 4d water-activated floating spotlights?
Consumers should immediately remove the batteries and stop using the spotlights. Visit www.coleman.com for additional instructions on how to obtain a replacement light.
What is the hazard?
The lens assembly can come apart from the main housing of the spotlight with force and pose a risk of impact injuries 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.