BioLite BaseLantern Recall: Fire Hazard from Lithium-Ion Battery
BioLite recalls BaseLanterns due to fire hazard. Stop using immediately. Contact BioLite for a free replacement if your serial number is affected.
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The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
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What happened, in plain English
BioLite is recalling the BaseLantern and BaseLantern XL rechargeable LED lanterns because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging, creating a fire risk. One incident of minor property damage has been reported, though no injuries have occurred. Consumers who purchased these items should stop using them right away. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3991-biolite-baselantern-recall-fire-hazard-from-lithium-ion-battery.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3991-biolite-baselantern-recall-fire-hazard-from-lithium-ion-battery · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #7917
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“BioLite BaseLantern Recall: Fire Hazard from Lithium-Ion Battery.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3991-biolite-baselantern-recall-fire-hazard-from-lithium-ion-battery. Based on CPSC recall #7917 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/BioLite-Recalls-Lanterns).
Why it’s dangerous
The lithium-ion battery inside the lantern can overheat during the charging process. This overheating poses a direct fire hazard to the user and their property.
Who’s affected
People who bought BioLite BaseLanterns or BaseLantern XL units online at Kickstarter.com between August 2016 and October 2016. These are small, silver lanterns that also function as power banks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have a BioLite BaseLantern or BaseLantern XL, which are silver, about 5 inches by 5 inches by 2 inches, and weigh about 2 pounds. Look for serial numbers on the bottom of the device and its packaging: PLC000001-PLC004000 or PLCXL000001-PLCXL006000.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Cease using the lantern and do not charge it further due to the fire risk.
Contact BioLite for Replacement
Call 844-424-6548 or visit BioLiteEnergy.com to get instructions on returning the item for a free replacement.
What CPSC says 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
We’ve drafted a message you can send BioLite to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 7917 — BioLite BaseLantern Recall: Fire Hazard from Lithium-Ion Battery Hello, I own a BioLite BaseLantern Recall: Fire Hazard from Lithium-Ion Battery that is covered by recall 7917 from BioLite. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #7917 (November 30, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.