The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13239·Announced 2013-07-17

UCO Arka LED Lanterns Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Industrial Revolution is recalling UCO Arka LED lanterns sold at REI because the wall charger plug can fail and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Industrial Revolution Inc. is recalling approximately 2,300 UCO Arka LED lanterns. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by the wall charger plug, which can fail during normal use. The lanterns were sold exclusively at REI stores nationwide and online from April to May 2013 for about $70.

The recalled lanterns are 7.7 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter, featuring a red cap, collapsible clear plastic top, and black base with red extendable feet. They include a rechargeable 3.7V 4Ah Lithium-ion battery, a USB cable, and a wall charger. The wall charger is a one-inch black plastic cube with a white-faced plug, model number "A1265".

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them, and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI is contacting customers directly. For more information, consumers can contact Industrial Revolution toll-free at (888) 297-6062 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT or visit www.industrialrev.com.

The recalled product

Product
UCO Arka LED lanterns
Manufacturer
Industrial Revolution Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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