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Coleman Retro Rechargeable Family-Size Fluorescent Lantern

Item # 401006
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Key Features

  • Rechargeable from 120V AC outlet or 12V DC port

  • Run time: up to 9 hours on a single charge

  • 12V adapter stores in base

  • Built-in nightlight

  • "Emergency on" circuit for power failures


Our Price   $59.99

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Product Description
coleman Great for family camping trips. This lantern is rechargeable from a 120V AC outlet or 12V DC port using the included cords, and the battery provides up to nine hours of use on a single charge. The lantern uses an 11-watt fluorescent spiral U-tube for a brighter, whiter light and stays cool to the touch. A quick-release lever makes it easy to change the bulb. The 12V adapter stores inside the lantern base. Rechargeable, recyclable SLA battery. 14"H x 6-3/4" diameter. Five-year limited warranty.
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Specifications
Bulb type Fluorescent
Run time (hr.) Up to 9
Weight (oz.) 124.48
Height (in.) 14

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Coleman® Retro Rechargeable Family-Size Fluorescent Lantern
 
4.0

(based on 13 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Long run time (9)
  • Powerful light output (9)
  • Durable design (8)
  • Easy to adjust (8)
  • Easy to set up (6)

Cons

  • Heavy (4)

Best Uses

  • Camping (8)
  • Emergencies (8)
  • Travel (5)
  • Backcountry camping (4)
  • Survival (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4), Casual/ recreational (3), Casual adventurer (3)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (8), Survivalist / minimalist (4)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (5)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great Product[...]

The product has many uses from at home when the power goes out to out to camp to blood track that deer. Its compact and easy to use and gets the job done. I ...Read complete review

The product has many uses from at home when the power goes out to out to camp to blood track that deer. Its compact and easy to use and gets the job done. I would reccomend this product to everyone.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Product of limited service.

Was great while it worked. Used 1 season and quite working in middle of second season. Replaced bulb, still out and I received no help from coleman. I am back to my old ...Read complete review

Was great while it worked. Used 1 season and quite working in middle of second season. Replaced bulb, still out and I received no help from coleman. I am back to my old standby dual fuel lantern. I am leary of replacing it because of my experience.

Reviewed by 13 customers

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1/30/2013
 
5.0

Coleman ReChargeable Lantern

By pv

from South Dakota

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Compact
  • Durable Design
  • I've Had This Lantern For
  • Powerful Light Output

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry Camping
    • Emergencies

    Comments about Coleman® Retro Rechargeable Family-Size Fluorescent Lantern:

    I've had this lantern for 4 plus years & has never failed me. I use it camping & also if we lose power. I like that you can also charge it when camping with the cigarette lighter if needs be. I've never charged it till I get home.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    10/12/2011

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    great lite

    By no name

    from stillwater,mn.

    About Me Environmentalist

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable Design
    • Easy To Adjust
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Long Run Time
    • Powerful Light Output

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Emergencies

      Comments about Coleman® Retro Rechargeable Family-Size Fluorescent Lantern:

      our cabin has no electricity at all except a generator during the day and nite until bed time. this lite is very brite and convenent for those times you need lite in the middle of the nite.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      6/4/2011
       
      3.0

      Good Lantern

      By catvtec

      from Dumfries, VA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Durable Design
      • Easy To Adjust
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Long Run Time

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Emergencies
        • Survival

        Comments about Coleman® Retro Rechargeable Family-Size Fluorescent Lantern:

        This is a good lantern. Worked well till the battery went bad coleman has no replacements and there customer service is not the greatest. Don't get me wrong this a very good lantern.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/1/2011

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Don't waste your time with this one

        By Blacksheep7

        from Wisconsin

        About Me Military/Law Enforcement

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Coleman® Retro Rechargeable Family-Size Fluorescent Lantern:

              We have replaced this lantern three times. They only laste about a year and then fail to hold a charge.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              1/1/2011

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Product of limited service.

              By Woodworker1

              from NY

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

              • Easy To Adjust
              • Powerful Light Output

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Campgrounds
                • Emergencies

                Comments about Coleman® Retro Rechargeable Family-Size Fluorescent Lantern:

                Was great while it worked. Used 1 season and quite working in middle of second season. Replaced bulb, still out and I received no help from coleman. I am back to my old standby dual fuel lantern. I am leary of replacing it because of my experience.

                Service and delivery comments:

                Customer service did not want to discuss after it was 3 months out of warrenty!!

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                • Q:

                  Can I keep it plugged in and use it as a night light?
                  Asked on 12/9/2009 by Anonymous

                  0 answers

                • Q:

                  where do you get replacement bulbs?
                  Asked on 6/24/2009 by susan from duncannon, pa.

                  1 answer

                  • CUSTOMER CARE

                    A:

                    These bulbs can be purchased in most places that Coleman lanterns are sold.

                    Answered on 6/25/2009 by Bradley from Gander Mountain

                • Q:

                  I purchased one and lost the charger, where can i buy a replacement?
                  Asked on 4/1/2009 by Anonymous

                  1 answer

                  • CUSTOMER CARE

                    A:

                    Please check with Coleman for replacement parts. Unfortunately we do not carry them at this time.

                    Answered on 4/2/2009 by Matt from Gander Tech

                • Q:

                  where do one get replacement battery
                  Asked on 12/21/2008 by buzz from faribault

                  1 answer

                  • A:

                    i believe most supercenters carry these. i recently bought a nine watt for my lantern and saw one similar to this hanging on a peg.

                    Answered on 1/7/2009 by garydmartian from st, joseph, missouri
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