CPSC recall · Reported July 17, 2013
Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores
The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
Rei, of Kent, Wash. recalled The recalled UCO Arka LED lantern can be used as a flashlight, a lantern or a USB charger….
Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI St… was recalled by Rei, of Kent, Wash. in July 17, 2013. Reason: The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to rece…. Verify recall #13239 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Rei, of Kent, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard..
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- July 17, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13239 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13239 |
| Date reported | July 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | July 17, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Rei, of Kent, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 2,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI…
- Check the recall number (13239) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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