[Recalled] UCO Arka LED lanterns — The recalled UCO Arka LED lantern can be used as a flashlight, a lantern or a U… | CPSC 2013-07-17
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | UCO Arka LED lanterns |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 13239 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 17 July 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled UCO Arka LED lantern can be used as a flashlight, a lantern or a USB charger. It has a red cap around the flashlight lens, a collapsible clear plastic lantern top and a black base with red extendable feet. It comes with a rechargeable 3.7V 4Ah Lithium-ion battery, a USB cable and a wall charger. The lantern is 7.7 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter. It collapses to 5.25 inches tall when closed. "UCO" and an image of a flame are printed in red on the base. There are two USB ports (USB-A and USB-mini) under recessed caps on the base of the lantern, just above the red ring at the bottom. The wall charger is a one-inch black plastic cube with a white-faced plug. Model number "A1265" is printed above the plug's prongs and a small green dot appears below on the lower corner. Hazards: The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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