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BioLite BaseLanterns — recall 17716

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-11-30

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
17716
Date of alert
2016-11-30
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/BioLite-Recalls-Lanterns

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