Recalls From The State Fire Marshal Recall Date: July 15, 2014 Recall Number: 14-231 Halco Recalls LED Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury and Burn Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: ProLED bulbs Hazard: The LED bulbs can overheat and fall onto consumers below, posing impact and burn hazards. Remedy: Replace Consumer Contact: Halco toll-free at (844) 277-0177 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at halcolighting and click on LED Bulb Recall for more information. Recall Details Units: About 9,500 Description: This recall involves 14 Halco LED bulb models used in recessed lights, as outdoor security lighting and in retail displays. The bulbs have a metal cone-shaped housing, are silver in color, either 14 or 18 watts, and have clusters of 6 to 16 LEDs. “ProLED” is printed on a label on the plastic housing of the bulb along with model numbers, product names, and date codes. The PAR30 bulbs measure about 4.75 inches long and 3.75 inches wide. The PAR38 bulbs measure about 4.75 inches long and 4.75 inches wide. Click here to view a list of models included in this recall: cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Halco-Recalls-LED-Bulbs/ Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of five incidents of the LED bulbs separating from the socket. No injuries have been reported. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, remove the bulbs from the fixture and contact Halco for free replacement LED bulbs. Sold at: Lighting retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2009 through March 2014 for between $20 and $100. Manufacturer: Halco Lighting Technologies LLC, of Norcross, Ga. Manufactured in: China Allen Lorenz Montana State Fire Marshal 2225 11th Ave. Helena, MT 59601 406.444.2050
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:21:15 +0000
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