Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard

Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights

Recall Date: April 12th, 2016
Type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Units: About 8,500 in the United States (in addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.

Description

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.

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Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights

Model Number on Coleman Flashlights

Coleman Flashlight Battery

Consumer Contact:

Coleman at 800-835-3278 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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.

Injuries:

Coleman has received two reports of the flashlight batteries overheating, catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Manufacturers:

Kaper Industrial LTD, of Hong Kong, China

Retailers:

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.