CPSCSeptember 14, 2010

The Coleman Company Water-Activated Spotlights recall: Impact Injury

The Coleman Company Recalls Water-Activated Spotlights Due to Risk of Impact Injury

Why was The Coleman Company Water-Activated Spotlights recalled?

The lens assembly can come apart from the main housing of the spotlight with force and pose a risk of impact injuries to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately remove the batteries and stop using the spotlights. Visit www.coleman.com for additional instructions on how to obtain a replacement light. Contact: For additional information, contact Coleman at (800) 835-3278 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.coleman.com or via e-mail at [email protected]

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 076501222733, 076501222753, 076501226683

Product
Coleman® WaterBeam™ 4D Water-Activated Floating Spotlights
Company
Sky City Holdings International LTD, China, The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kansas
Quantity
About 50,000 units
Sold at
Various sporting good stores and retail outlets nationwide from January 2005 through June 2010 for between about $20 and $25.
Recall date
September 14, 2010
Incidents / injuries
Coleman has received 33 reports of the lens assembly coming apart, 18 of which resulted in reports of impact injuries such as bruising, lacerations and minor burns.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled spotlights are Coleman® water-activated hand-held spotlights, model number 5338-782 (orange) UPC 076501 222733, model number 5338-792 (yellow) UPC 076501 222753 and model number 2000000153 (blue/white) UPC 076501 226683. A white label is affixed to the inside of the spotlight lens with the model number and production date information printed on the label.

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