Product description

A portable rechargeable lantern with an inbuilt lithium battery. The lantern has magnets and an elastic strap for mounting. It has several light modes including bright white, medium white and orange.

The lanterns were sold in single and 4-pack options.

Only models with the USB-C charging ports are being recalled. Models with the micro-USB charging port are not affected by this recall.

See a list of details to help identify the product.

Reason the product is recalled

Recalled lanterns are missing an internal layer of foam insulation which may result in an electrical short circuit. The risk of an electrical short circuit occurring is higher if the lantern is being charged.

The hazards to consumers

There is a risk of serious burn injuries if the recalled lantern short circuits and causes the product to overheat and catch fire.

The risk of incident occurring is higher when the lantern is being charged.

What consumers should do

Consumers should stop using and charging the product immediately.

Consumers should contact Hardkorr to arrange a full refund or replacement free of charge.

Consumers can contact Hardkorr on 07 3801 8332 or by emailing info@hardkorr.com 

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

1 Stop Camping Shop
A1 Autoparts Smithfield
Altapac Maitland
Aussie Disposals
Auto One (WA) Pty Ltd
Auto One Balcatta
Auto One Bunbury
Auto One Castle Hill
Auto One Clovercrest
Auto One Distribution
Auto One Malaga
Auto One Morley
Auto One Pinjarra
Auto One Waitara
Barbeques Galore
Base Camp Australia
Battery World Bendigo
Battery World Beenleigh
Battery World Lawnton
Battery World Lismore
Battery World Maitland
Battery World Southport
Battery World Warnambool
Battery World Castle Hill
Battery World Enoggera
Battery World Midland
Battery World Oxenford
Battery World Rockingham
Battery World South Nowra
Battery World Woolloongabba
BCF
Camping Country Superstore
Car Mods Australia
Down Under Camping Slacks Creek
Esperance Combined Tyre & Mechanical Service
Gemini Auto Spares Pty Ltd
Kennards Self Storage Pty Ltd
LAWRENCE RV'S PTY LTD
MM Electrical Launceston
MO Tackle and Outdoors
Norweld
Outback Equipment
Snowys
TJM Burnie

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally
Online

Manufacturer country ID

China

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2024/20070 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.

Product questions

Speak to the Electrical Safety Office (QLD) if you have a question about the reason the product is recalled or the hazards to consumers.