CPSC recall 13-239, announced July 17, 2013, covers Industrial Revolution UCO Arka LED lanterns (about 2,300 units). The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. Recall contact: call (888) 297-6062, or go to www.industrialrev.com.
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
Model number "A1265" is printed above the plug's prongs and a small green dot appears below on the lower corner.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI is contacting customers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Industrial Revolution
- Recall number
- 13-239
- Units
- About 2,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- REI stores nationwide and online from April to May 2013 for about $70.
- Importer
- Industrial Revolution Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.
- Distributor
- REI, of Kent, Wash.
UCO Arka LED lanterns
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
Industrial Revolution toll-free at (888) 297-6062 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, or online at www.industrialrev.com then click on "news" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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