BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert)

Recalled November 30, 2016 · CPSC recall 17716 · BioLite

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 5,900

Incidents / injuries

BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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 to do

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.

Contact

BioLite toll-free at 844-424-6548 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at BioLiteEnergy.com and click on the "BaseLantern Safety" link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

BioLite BaseLanterns

Imported by

BioLite, Inc., of New York

Distributed by

BioLite, Inc., of New York

Retailers

Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →