Coleman Recalls Northstar Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14171. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An incorrect gas feed tube was installed on the lantern. When lit, the tube can release too much fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact The Coleman Company, Inc. for a replacement lantern.
CPSC recall 14171 has the recall date 9 May 2014. The notice names the firm The Coleman. The recall has about 95 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lighting Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reports of lanterns catching fire when fuel unexpectedly leaked from the bottom of the unit. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 95 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Northstar® liquid fuel lanterns with model number 2000B750 and date codes 10 13 or 11 13. The model number is printed on the base of the lantern, under the lighting instructions. The date code is stamped on the underside of the lantern. A Coleman logo sticker is affixed to the front of the lantern base. The green lanterns measure about 13" tall by 7" wide by 7" deep. |
| Product | Northstar® Liquid Fuel Lanterns, About 95, Lighting Equipment |
| Sold at | Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at coleman.com from November 2013 through February 2014 for about $125. |
| Manufacturer | The Coleman Company, Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 95Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Lighting Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name The Coleman
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2014 | Coleman Recalls Inflatable Rubber River Tubes Due to Skin Irritation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| 8 Sep 2005 | CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters |
| 15 Jul 2002 | CPSC, The Coleman Company Announce Recall of Mosquito Traps |
| 1 Aug 2000 | CPSC and The Coleman Co. Announce Recall of Gas Grills |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14171The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14171. https://recallregister.com/product/1675-coleman-recalls-northstar-lanterns-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14171 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reports of lanterns catching fire when fuel unexpectedly leaked from the bottom of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at coleman.com from November 2013 through February 2014 for about $125.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14171?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14171?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 95