The gas feed tube can release too much fuel
of ConsumerAffairs
The Coleman Company of Wichita, Kan., is recalling about 95 Northstar liquid fuel lanterns.
An incorrect gas feed tube was installed on the lantern. When lit, the tube can release too much fuel, posing fire and burn hazards.
The firm has received two reports of lanterns catching fire when fuel unexpectedly leaked from the bottom of the unit. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Northstar liquid fuel lanterns with model number 2000B750 and date codes 10 13 or 11 13. The model number is printed on the base of the lantern, under the lighting instructions. The date code is stamped on the underside of the lantern. A Coleman logo sticker is affixed to the front of the lantern base. The green lanterns are about 13 inches tall, 7 inches wide and 7 inches deep.
The lanterns, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and online at coleman.com from November 2013, through February 2014, for about $125.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact The Coleman Company for a replacement.
Consumers may contact The Coleman Company at (800) 835-3278 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or by email at consumerservice@coleman.com.