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

U.S. CPSCFireNov 30, 2016
BaseLantern with legs extended
BaseLantern with legs extended
BaseLantern with legs folded.
BaseLantern with legs folded.

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

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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