U-LITE™ dual colour LED lanterns with inbuilt lithium battery & 4 Pack U-Lite Varieties
Published 8 March 2024
Product
A portable rechargeable lantern with an inbuilt lithium battery. The lantern has magnets and an elastic strap for mounting. It has several light modes including bright white, medium white and orange. The lanterns were sold in single and 4-pack options. Only models with the USB-C charging ports are being recalled. Models with the micro-USB charging port are not affected by this recall.
Why it was recalled
Recalled lanterns are missing an internal layer of foam insulation which may result in an electrical short circuit. The risk of an electrical short circuit occurring is higher if the lantern is being charged.
Hazard
There is a risk of serious burn injuries if the recalled lantern short circuits and causes the product to overheat and catch fire. The risk of incident occurring is higher when the lantern is being charged.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.