The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·17716·Announced 2016-11-30

BioLite Recalls BaseLanterns Due to Fire Hazard from Overheating Batteries

BioLite is recalling BaseLanterns and BaseLantern XLs because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire. One report of minor property damage has been received.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with one reported instance of minor property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

BioLite, Inc. is recalling the BaseLantern and BaseLantern XL, which are small rechargeable LED lanterns that also function as powerbanks. The recall involves approximately 5,900 units sold exclusively online at Kickstarter.com between August 2016 and October 2016 for between $100 and $130. The affected serial numbers are PLC000001-PLC004000 and PLCXL000001-PLCXL006000, located on the bottom of the device and its packaging.

The recall is due to a fire hazard: the lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging. BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire, which caused minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact BioLite for instructions on returning them for a free replacement. BioLite is contacting all known customers. For more information, consumers can call BioLite toll-free at 844-424-6548 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit BioLiteEnergy.com and click on the "BaseLantern Safety" link.

The recalled product

Product
BioLite BaseLanterns
Manufacturer
BioLite, Inc., of New York
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
5,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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