The Coleman Company Recalls Water-Activated Spotlights Due to Risk of Impact Injury
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-343 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 14, 2010
- Brand
- The Coleman
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Coleman® WaterBeam™ 4D Water-Activated Floating Spotlights
- Hazard
- Risk of Impact Injury
- Units
- About 50,000 units
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Coleman® WaterBeam™ 4D Water-Activated Floating Spotlights · About 50,000 units units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Various sporting good stores and retail outlets nationwide from January 2005 through June 2010 for between about $20 and $25.; Sky City Holdings International LTD, China; The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, Kansas.
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
Consumer 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 colemanrecall@coleman.com
Recall history and context
The Coleman appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all The Coleman recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Coleman® WaterBeam™ 4D Water-Activated Floating Spotlights (About 50,000 units units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Impact Injury.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.