BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert)

The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 17716
Affected scope: About 5,900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

BioLite, Inc., of New York recalled This recall involves the BioLite BaseLantern and BaseLantern XL. These are small recharge….

BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (… was recalled by BioLite, Inc., of New York in November 30, 2016. Reason: The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact BioLite for ins…. Verify recall #17716 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

BioLite, Inc., of New York issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: November 30, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17716 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 - 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.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	17716
Date reported	November 30, 2016
Date initiated	November 30, 2016
Recalling firm	BioLite, Inc., of New York
Affected scope	About 5,900
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 recalled lanterns and contact BioLite for instructions on returning the lanterns for …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The lithium-ion battery can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 30, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17716.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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