Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6702.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6702.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights and contact Coleman for instructions on returning the flashlights for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6702.
Coleman at 800-835-3278 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at consumerservice@coleman.com or online at www.coleman.com and click on "Safety Information" under the "Customer Support" tab at the bottom of the page and then click on "CTAC Lithium-Ion Flashlight Recall" for more information.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a batteries & power recall: Coleman Recalls Flashlights Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on April 12, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,500 units are potentially affected.