Frequently Asked Questions
The questions you have about your Coleman® products may be answered below. Click on the questions to reveal each answer.
Fuel FAQ's
Lantern FAQ's
At Coleman, we build our lanterns to last. To ensure that they will, we've answered many of your comments and questions through the years. Here are just a few of the most frequently asked ones from many of our loyal consumers.
Why does my lantern flicker or produce pulsating light when in use?
Why can’t I pump pressure into the tank?
Why won’t my lantern shut off?
Why does my lantern “pop” and blow out the mantles during use or right afterwards?
Can I use unleaded gas instead when Coleman® Fuel is recommended?
Why does my lantern flare excessively with a yellow flame when lit?
What is the shelf life of Coleman® Fuel?
What makes the lantern mantle glow?
How long should I wait to relight the lantern after shutting it down?
What is the best way to store my lantern?
What effect does temperature and elevation have on the performance of my lantern?
How can I dispose of my empty propane cylinder?
Why does the propane bottle develop condensation or frost on the outside while in use?
Stove FAQ's
Why can’t I pump pressure into the tank?
Why does my stove “pop” and blow out the burners during use or right afterwards?
Can I use unleaded gasoline when Coleman® Fuel is recommended?
Why does my stove light with a large yellow flame?
What is the shelf life of Coleman® Fuel?
Why is there a small flame at the end of the generator while the stove is running?
How long should I wait to relight the stove after shutting it down?
What is the best way to store my stove?
What effects do temperature and altitude have on the performance of my stove?
What should be used to clean grease and other leftover cooking oils off my cook top?
How can I dispose of my empty propane cylinders?
Why does the propane bottle develop condensation or frost on the outside while in use?
Sleeping Bag FAQ's
Cooler FAQ's
Which Thermoelectric Cooler do I have?
Grills FAQ's
Why does my grill have little to no flame?
Inflatables FAQ's
Why does my air bed lose air overnight. It is guaranteed not to leak?
Heater FAQ's
Why won't my propane catalytic heater stay lit?
Sleeping Bag FAQ's
Miscellaneous FAQ's
Still have questions?
Ask us at consumerservice@coleman.com or call 800.835.3278 (Mon-Fri 8AM - 4:45PM Central Time)