# Energizer Recalls Rechargeable Lanterns Due to Overheating For Energizer Recalls Rechargeable Lanterns Due to Overheating, cpsc recall number is 26-183; product is Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns; recall date is January 15, 2026; hazard is The lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers; remedy type is Refund, verified against its source on 2026-09-01. - **CPSC recall number:** 26-183 _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Recall:** Energizer Recalls Rechargeable Lanterns Due to Overheating _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Product:** Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Recall date:** January 15, 2026 _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Hazard:** The lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Remedy type:** Refund _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **What to do:** 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.” _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Units affected:** About 4,100 _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Incidents and injuries:** The firm reported one incident of the lithium-ion battery in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported. _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Recalling firm:** Energizer Holdings, Inc., of Clayton, Missouri _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Manufactured in:** China _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Sold at:** Meijer, Blain, and Fleet Wholesale stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between January and November 2025 for between $35 to $45. In addition, approximately 100 lanterns were distributed to reviewers through the Bazaarvoice marketing program. _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ - **Which items are affected:** 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”). _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_ ## What the source says > Name of Product: Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: January 15, 2026 Units: About 4,100 ## Where each value comes from This source states these in separate places, so each value is shown with the passage that states it. ### CPSC recall number > Recall number: 26-183 ### Recall > Energizer Recalls Rechargeable Lanterns Due to Overheating ### Product > Name of Product: Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns ### Recall date > Recall Date: January 15, 2026 ### Hazard > Hazard: The lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. ### Remedy type > Remedy: Refund ### What to do > Remedy: 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.” ### Units affected > Units: About 4,100 ### Incidents and injuries > Incidents/Injuries: The firm reported one incident of the lithium-ion battery in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported. ### Recalling firm > Importer(s): Energizer Holdings, Inc., of Clayton, Missouri ### Manufactured in > Manufactured In: China ### Sold at > Sold At: Meijer, Blain, and Fleet Wholesale stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between January and November 2025 for between $35 to $45. In addition, approximately 100 lanterns were distributed to reviewers through the Bazaarvoice marketing program. ### Which items are affected > Description: 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”). ## Source - https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Energizer-Recalls-Rechargeable-Lanterns-Due-to-Overheating - https://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json Last verified: 2026-09-01. Review by: 2026-10-01. Part of [Current CPSC consumer product recalls, with hazard and remedy](https://referencesource.org/cpsc-consumer-product-recalls-current/).