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Energizer and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall on January 15, 2026. The recall is No. 26-183. It covers the Energizer Large Power Indicator Lantern, model BGAAL9. The recall remains open. Only lanterns from a limited production run are affected, identified by a date code on the base. Energizer sold the recalled units through select retailers and online during 2025, plus a small batch sent to product reviewers. The lithium-ion battery inside the lantern can overheat. It can burn anyone nearby, according to CPSC. Energizer reported one such incident and no injuries. Anyone with an affected lantern should stop using it and contact Energizer for a full refund.

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January 15, 2026: CPSC Announces the Energizer Lantern Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Energizer announced a voluntary recall. The recall covers about 4,100 Energizer Large Power Indicator Lanterns. Energizer reported one lithium-ion battery overheating incident, and no injuries were reported. The recalled units carry a specific date code and were sold at retail and online, with extra units going to product reviewers. The CPSC recall notice explains the refund remedy [1].

Which Energizer Lanterns Are Affected?

The recall affects a limited batch of Energizer lanterns, identified by the following:

• Model number BGAAL9, printed on the removable cover on the base of the lantern
• SKU 039800143341 or SKU 039800143334, printed on the product packaging near the barcode
• A June 2024 date code, stamped on the base of the lantern
• Sold at Meijer, Blain, and Fleet Wholesale stores and on Amazon.com between January and November 2025, plus about 100 units distributed through the Bazaarvoice reviewer program

Lanterns without the June 2024 date code are not part of this recall, even if they carry the same model number.

Why Were the Energizer Lanterns Recalled?

The Energizer Lanterns were recalled because the lithium-ion battery inside them can overheat. This can burn consumers. Energizer reported one such incident to CPSC before the recall was announced. No injuries were reported as of the notice date. Energizer and CPSC classified this as a voluntary recall under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. The notice records no completion, termination, expansion, or reannouncement, and lists no separate initiation date apart from the announcement. Energizer’s own recall notice describes the same hazard [2]. It confirms that only lanterns from this specific production run carry it. Those units all show the June 2024 date code.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Energizer reported one incident. The lithium-ion battery in a Large Power Indicator Lantern overheated. The report reached the company before CPSC announced the recall on January 15, 2026. It became the basis for the recall. No injuries have been reported. That is true as of the notice date. An incident report is not proof of harm. It only means CPSC and Energizer had not yet received an injury report. The incident count could still grow if more reports reach Energizer directly or through CPSC’s public SaferProducts.gov consumer reporting database. No lawsuit, class action, or MDL has been filed over this recall. That finding comes from a review of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s pending case list [3].

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone with a recalled Energizer Large Power Indicator Lantern should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the lantern immediately, since the lithium-ion battery inside can overheat and pose a burn risk.
2. Check the base of the lantern for a June 2024 date code before taking any other action.
3. Register the recall with Energizer, providing proof of the affected date code as requested.
4. Return the lantern using the prepaid shipping materials Energizer sends once registration is complete.
5. Take the lithium-ion battery to a household hazardous waste collection center instead of the trash or curbside recycling once it is out of use.
6. Contact Energizer toll-free at 800-383-7323 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday) or by email at customersupport@energizer.com. You can also use energizer.com/lightings/lanternrecall, or report an incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or 800-638-2772.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Risks of an Overheating Lithium-Ion Lantern Battery?

The main risk of an overheating lithium-ion lantern battery is a burn injury, which is why CPSC lists a burn hazard for this recall. A recalled battery also carries a separate fire risk if thrown in the trash instead of a household hazardous waste site.

Is There a Lawsuit over the Energizer Lantern Recall?

There is no lawsuit over the Energizer lantern recall as of September 25, 2026. Some attorney websites market it as an “investigation,” but court and docket searches found no matching case. The closest hit was an unrelated Energizer battery antitrust lawsuit. That case is not connected to this recall.

How Do I Read the Date Code on My Recalled Energizer Lantern?

You read the date code on a recalled Energizer lantern on its base, under the removable cover. It appears as two circles. One circle’s arrow points to the year. The other points to the month. A recalled unit shows “24” and “6,” for June 2024.

Can I Get a Refund for a Lantern I Received Through the Reviewer Program?

You can get a refund for a lantern received through the Bazaarvoice reviewer program. It works the same way as a retail lantern. Check the base for the affected date code. Then register with Energizer through the same process.

Who Imported and Manufactured the Recalled Energizer Lantern?

Energizer Holdings, Inc. imported and sold the recalled Energizer lantern. The company is based in Clayton, Missouri. The manufacturer built the lantern in China. Both details come from the CPSC recall notice.

Was the Energizer Lantern Recall Caused by a Manufacturing Defect?

The Energizer lantern recall was caused by a manufacturing issue in a limited batch. Energizer says the issue was found and fixed right away. The company also says testing on lanterns made before and after the batch showed no problems.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Energizer-Recalls-Rechargeable-Lanterns-Due-to-Overheating
2. https://energizer.com/lightings/lanternrecall/
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0