CPSC2018-10-11

Cooper Lighting Recalls Solar/Battery Powered Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

Product photos

The recalled Defiant MST1000LWDF solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LDC light.
The recalled Defiant MST1000LWDF solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LDC light.
The recalled ALL-Pro MST800L solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light.
The recalled ALL-Pro MST800L solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light.
The recalled All-Pro MST800LW solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light.
The recalled All-Pro MST800LW solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light.
The recalled ALL-Pro WPS2040M solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light.  Includes a solar panel that is connected by wire to the fixture.
The recalled ALL-Pro WPS2040M solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light. Includes a solar panel that is connected by wire to the fixture.
Hazard

The batteries in the solar-powered light fixtures can overheat and cause the light fixture's housing to melt, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighting fixtures and contact the Eaton Customer Service Center for a free replacement battery pack. Eaton will ship the replacement battery pack with step-by-step battery replacement instructions.
Sold at
Home Depot, Lowe's, and other stores nationwide from September 2015 through July 2018 for about $70 to $100.
Affected count
About 350,000 (in addition, about 11,963 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Cooper Lighting has received seven reports of light fixtures overheating and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
All-Pro and Defiant solar-powered outdoor LED light fixtures
Consumer contact
Cooper Lighting toll-free at 866-461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at LT-consumerreplacements@eaton.com or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on “Safety Notices” under the Resources tab for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Cooper-Lighting-Recalls-SolarBattery-Powered-Light-Fixtures-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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