Reported Apr 12, 2016
Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard
Kaper Industrial Ltd. of Hong Kong, China
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.
Firm contact: 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights
- Amount recalled
- About 8,500 in the United States (in addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Coleman has received two reports of the flashlight batteries overheating, catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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