Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 11, 2026

Recall Information Record
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1. Recall Summary
Energizer Holdings, Inc., of Clayton, Missouri, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of approximately 4,100 Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns. The recall was published on January 15, 2026. The recall notice states that the lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The firm reported one incident of a lithium-ion battery in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves the Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lantern. The lantern is described as 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. The SKU numbers are 039800143341 or 039800143334. The model number 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 are part of this recall. The date code is located on the base of the unit and 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”).

The recalled 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. In addition, approximately 100 lanterns were distributed to reviewers through the Bazaarvoice marketing program. The lanterns were manufactured in China.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the lithium-ion batteries installed in the lanterns can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The firm reported one incident of a lithium-ion battery in a lantern overheating. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
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.

The recall notice includes specific disposal instructions: 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. The notice advises that 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.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund. Consumers will be issued a refund after they return the recalled lantern using prepaid shipping materials provided by Energizer.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Energizer toll free at 800-383-7323 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email customersupport@energizer.com or visit the recall website at https://energizer.com/lightings/lanternrecall or www.energizer.com and click on the “Lantern Recall” tab.

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