Recall 16-140, published April 12, 2016
Kaper Industrial Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
CTAC40The flashlights are black, with "Coleman" printed in white along the handle and have the model number in white print on the upper portion of the handle next to the light.
Which products are included?
This recall involves three models of Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights. Models include CTAC20 (model 2000013874), CTAC40 (model 2000013873) and CTAC60 (model 2000013872). The flashlights are black, with "Coleman" printed in white along the handle and have the model number in white print on the upper portion of the handle next to the light. The flashlights are 6.5 inches long. The lithium-ion batteries inside the flashlights are red with the Coleman logo printed in white on the battery.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.
- Brand
- Kaper Industrial
- Recall published
- April 12, 2016
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 8,500 in the United States (in addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, Green Supply, Sportsman's Supply Company and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.coleman.com and www.amazon.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for between $65 and $75.
