CPSC recall,
Energizer Large Power Indicator Lanterns
The lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Summary by Recall Canary from the CPSC notice
What happened
Energizer Holdings, Inc., of Clayton, Missouri, is recalling about 4,100 Energizer Large Power Indicator Lanterns because the lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The firm reported one incident of the lithium-ion battery in a lantern overheating, with no injuries reported. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 15, 2026.
The recalled lanterns are cone-shaped portable lights with an opaque lens and Energizer displayed on the side. The top portion is gray with a large power button on top and a red handle. The lanterns were sold at Meijer, Blain, and Fleet Wholesale stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between January and November 2025 for between $35 and $45. Additionally, approximately 100 lanterns were distributed to reviewers through the Bazaarvoice marketing program.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact Energizer for instructions on how to receive a full refund. They will be asked to register for the recall by providing proof of the affected date code, then sent prepaid shipping materials to return the lantern. Once returned, a refund will be issued.
The recall notice states that recalled lithium-ion batteries must not be thrown in the trash, general recycling, or used battery recycling boxes, and that municipal household hazardous waste collection centers may accept them, but consumers should contact the center ahead of time to ask.
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What to do
If yours is listed below:
- Immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact Energizer for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
- You will be asked to register for the recall by providing proof of the affected date code.
- You will then be sent prepaid shipping materials to return their recalled lantern.
- Once the lantern is returned, consumers will be issued a refund. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance."
What you get Refund
Call Energizer Holdings 800-383-7323
Full text from CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanterns and contact Energizer for instructions on how to receive a full refund. Consumers will be asked to register for the recall by providing proof of the affected date code. Consumers will then be sent prepaid shipping materials to return their recalled lantern. Once the lantern is returned, consumers will be issued a refund. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance."
Is yours affected?
Compare these details with your product, then check the CPSC notice for which ones are recalled.
Energizer Large Power Indicator Lantern
- Model number
- BGAAL9
- SKU
- 039800143341
- 039800143334
- Date code
- June 2024
Product description from CPSC
This recall involves the Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lantern. The lantern is a cone-shaped portable light with an opaque lens and "Energizer" displayed on the side. The top portion of the lantern is gray with a large power button on top and a red handle. The model number of the lantern is BGAAL9 and the SKU number is 039800143341 or 039800143334. The model is located on the bottom of the light, on the removable cover that provides access to the charging cord storage area. The SKU is located on the packaging. Only lanterns with a date code of June 2024 located on the base of the unit, are part of this recall. The date code is shown using two circles, one circle has an arrow pointing to the year ("24"), and the other has an arrow pointing to the month ("6").
Recall details
- Recalled
- Sold in
Sold at Meijer, Blain and Fleet Wholesale stores nationwide.
Online at Amazon.com between January and November 2025.
Price: between $35 to $45.
- Company
- Energizer Holdings, Inc.China
- Hazard
- Burn hazard
- Recall number
- 26-183
- Units affected
- About 4,100
- Reported incidents
- The firm reported one incident of the lithium-ion battery in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Contact
- Energizer toll free at 800-383-7323 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customersupport@energizer.com or online at https://energizer.com/lightings/lanternrecall or www.energizer.com and clicking on the "Lantern Recall" tab.
- Made in
- China
- Imported by
- Energizer Holdings, Inc., of Clayton, Missouri
Timeline
Announced by CPSC
Listed on Recall Canary
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