CPSC recall 16-140, announced April 12, 2016, covers Kaper Industrial Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights (about 8,500 units). The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-835-3278, go to www.coleman.com, or email consumerservice@coleman.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.
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Coleman has received two reports of the flashlight batteries overheating, catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kaper Industrial
- Manufacturer
- Kaper Industrial LTD, of Hong Kong, China
- Recall number
- 16-140
- Units
- About 8,500 in the United States (in addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Importer
- The Coleman Company Inc., Wichita, Kan.
Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights
CPSC product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Recall contact information
Coleman at 800-835-3278 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at consumerservice@coleman.com or online at www.coleman.com and click on "Safety Information" under the "Customer Support" tab at the bottom of the page and then click on "CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlight Recall" for more information.
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