Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores

Active Recall Announced July 17, 2013 CPSC #13239

Quick answer

Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores is CPSC recall #13239, announced on July 17, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact rei to receive a free replacement charger plug. rei is contacting customers directly.. Affected brands: Industrial Revolution Inc., REI.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

UCO Arka LED lanterns

Recalled brands

Industrial Revolution Inc., REI

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.

Recall date

July 17, 2013

Categories

Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13239?

CPSC recall #13239 covers Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 17, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13239?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13239 is consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact rei to receive a free replacement charger plug. rei is contacting customers directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Industrial-Revolution-Recalls-LED-Lanterns. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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