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

Fire & burns

The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.

Units: About 2,300
Reports: —
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $70
Remedy: Replace

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Affected

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 file

Sold at: REI stores nationwide and online from April to May 2013 for about $70.
Product type: Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
Made in: China
Recalled by: Industrial Revolution Inc., of Tukwila, Wash., REI, of Kent, Wash.

Incident log

None reported

What the notice says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI is contacting customers directly.

Industrial Revolution toll-free at (888) 297-6062 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, or online at www.industrialrev.com then click on "news" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated JUL 17 2013; last revised APR 28 2016.