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The Coleman Company Recalls Water-Activated Spotlights Due to Risk of Impact Injury

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSep 14, 2010
Model Number 5338-792
Model Number 5338-792
Model Number 2000000153
Model Number 2000000153
Model Number 5338-782
Model Number 5338-782

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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.

Remedy

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 & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Various sporting good stores and retail outlets nationwide from January 2005 through June 2010 for between about $20 and $25.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Coleman at (800) 835-3278 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.coleman.com or via e-mail at [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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