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Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 30, 2016

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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 Information

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

Sold At
Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130.
Injuries
BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
17716

Product Information

Product Name
BioLite BaseLanterns
Number of Units
About 5,900
Imported By
BioLite, Inc., of New York
Distributed By
BioLite, Inc., of New York
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 844-424-6548
Full Contact Information

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.