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

  • BaseLantern with legs extended
  • BaseLantern with legs folded.
Name of Product:
Lithium-ion battery
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
November 30, 2016
Units:
About 5,900
Consumer 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.

Recall Details

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.

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.  

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold Exclusively At:
Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130.
Importer(s):

BioLite, Inc., of New York

Distributor(s):
BioLite, Inc., of New York
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
17-716
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