Serious riskCPSC
PQL High Bay Linear LED light fixtures recalled for fire hazard
The metal retaining pins inside some PQL High Bay Linear LED light fixtures can wear down over time, allowing the LED board to come loose. A loose board inside the fixture can overheat and catch fire. One fixture has already caught fire, though no injuries have been reported.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the fixture immediately if you own a PQL High Bay Linear LED model (check the back of the fixture for model number).
- Visit https://pqlighting.com/product-recall-notice to register your product and request free replacement retaining pins.
- Contact PQL directly for a replacement kit if you cannot access the website.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- High Bay Linear LED light fixtures
- Sold at
- Stores Nationwide including LED Indy, Universal Lighting of America, Inc, and Independent Lighting, and online from January 2016 through June 2025 for between $50 to $350.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 186,520
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received one report of a LED light fixture catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- Hong Kong
- Company contact
- PQL toll-free at 805-416-5251 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at safety@pqlighting.com or online at https://pqlighting.com/product-recall-notice, or https://pqlighting.com and click on "Resources" then "Safety Recall Form" for more information.
- Recall number
- 26278
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves High Bay Linear LED light fixtures. The fixtures are rectangular, white, metal, and are available in either 2-foot or 4-foot-wide configurations. 2-foot-wide models: 55202, 55203, 55208, 55209, 55209-WC, 55213, 55214, 55222, 55223, 55225, 55226, 55227, 55228, 55360, 55361, 55362, 55363, 55477, 55478, 55480, 55481, 55482, 55483, 55484, 55485, 55504, 55505, 55506, 55507, 55508, 55511, 55512, 55514, 55515, 55518, 55534, 55535, 55536, 55537, 55538, 55539, 55710, 55711, 55712, 55713, 55714, 55715. 4-foot-wide models: 55213, 55214, 55215, 55230, 55231, 55232, 55364, 55365, 55366, 55367, 55487, 55491, 55492, 55510, 55521, 55716, 55717, 55720, 55722. The model numbers can be found on the back of the fixture.
- Hazard
- The retaining pins used to secure the LED board inside some units can degrade, the LED board to come loose inside the fixture, posing a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the High Bay Linear LED light fixtures and contact PQL for free replacement retaining pins. Consumers should register their product at https://pqlighting.com/product-recall-notice.