BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 17716. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact BioLite for instructions on returning the lanterns for a free replacement. BioLite is contacting all known customers.
CPSC recall 17716 has the recall date 30 Nov 2016. The notice names the firm BioLite. The recall has about 5,900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,900 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the BioLite BaseLantern and BaseLantern XL. These are small rechargeable LED lanterns that function as both a light and a powerbank. BaseLanterns are about 5 inches (height) by 5 inches (width) by 2 inches (depth), and are silver in color, and weigh about 2 pounds. The affected serial numbers are PLC000001-PLC004000, and PLCXL000001-PLCXL006000. The serial number is located on the bottom of the device and on the bottom of the product packaging. |
| Product | BioLite BaseLanterns, About 5,900 |
| Sold at | Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130. |
| Importer | BioLite, Inc., of New York |
| Distributor | BioLite, Inc., of New York |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,900Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls on the register that name BioLite
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 17716The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17716. https://recallregister.com/product/7917-biolite-recalls-lanterns-due-to-fire-hazard-sold-exclusively-online-at/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17716 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
BioLite has received one report of a BaseLantern catching fire causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online at Kickstarter.com from August 2016 through October 2016 for between $100 to $130.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17716?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17716?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,900