CPSC2013-03-19
LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard
Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group
Hazard
The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs.
Sold at
Various retailers including hardware and lighting and electrical supply stores.
Affected count
About 554,000
Injuries reported
Lighting Science Group is aware of 68 incidents of product failures, eight of which were accompanied by visible smoke or fire conditions. The incidents include damage to light sockets, melted fixtures, burned rugs/carpet/ floors, damage to a circuit and to a lamp. There have been no reports of personal injuries.
Manufactured in
China, United States, Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
LED Light Bulbs
Consumer contact
Lighting Science Group toll free at (855) 574-2533 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.lsgc.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LED-Light-Bulbs-Recalled-by-Lighting-Science-GroupDon't want to check this manually?
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