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InjurySeptember 14, 2010CPSC #10343

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

Product
Lighting
Units affected
50,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Various sporting good stores and retail outlets nationwide from January 2005 through June 2010 for between about $20 and $25.

Photos

Model Number 5338-792Model Number 2000000153Model Number 5338-782
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