Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 12, 2016 CPSC #16140

Quick answer

Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #16140, announced on April 12, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.. Affected brands: Kaper Industrial LTD, The Coleman Company Inc., Wichita, Kan..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights

Recalled brands

Kaper Industrial LTD, The Coleman Company Inc., Wichita, Kan.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.

Recall date

April 12, 2016

Categories

Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16140?

CPSC recall #16140 covers Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 12, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16140?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16140 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.. 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 Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard 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/2016/Coleman-Recalls-Flashlights. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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