Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16140. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16140 has the recall date 12 Apr 2016. The notice names the firm Kaper Industrial. The recall has about 8,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Coleman has received two reports of the flashlight batteries overheating, catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 8,500 |
| Remedy options | 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. |
| Product | Coleman® CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlights, About 8,500 in the United States (in addition, about 500 were sold in Canada), Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Manufacturer | Kaper Industrial LTD |
| Importer | The Coleman Company Inc., Wichita, Kan |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 8,500Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Kaper Industrial
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16140The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16140. https://recallregister.com/product/6702-coleman-recalls-flashlights-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 16140 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Coleman has received two reports of the flashlight batteries overheating, catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16140?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16140?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 8,500 in the United States (in addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)