CPSC Recall in 2016: Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-140

Date: April 12, 2016

Product Name: Lithium-ion batteries

Recall Description:

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat.

Hazard Description:

The lithium-ion batteries of the flashlight can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 8,500 in the United States (in addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Coleman has received two reports of the flashlight batteries overheating, catching fire and causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

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. "

Manufactured In:

China