Product Recall Number: 17-716
Why was Lithium-ion battery recalled?
The lithium-ion battery of the lantern can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-716
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-11-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Lithium-ion battery
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.
Hazard Description: The lithium-ion battery of the lantern can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 5,900
Incidents: BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Sold At: Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130.
Importers: BioLite, Inc., of New York
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: BioLite, Inc., of New York
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed