Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards, following one reported death
NEW YORK — More than 1.2 million rechargeable light bulbs are being recalled in the US and Canada after one consumer death was reported.
According to a Thursday notification from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Good Earth Lighting’s now-recalled integrated light bars have batteries that can overheat – causing the device to catch fire. This can pose serious risks of burns and smoke inhalation.
So far, the CPSC notes there has been one report of a consumer death, although details of the incident were not immediately released. Another consumer was treated for smoke inhalation when the light caused a fire in his home last year, the CPSC added — and Good Earth Lighting is aware of nine additional reports of these products overheating, six of which resulted in fire and material damage.
In a statement, Good Earth Lighting said it decided to issue a voluntary recall “after investigating the circumstances” of the reported incidents – and to withdraw the affected lights from sale to the public in January, “out of an abundance of caution.” ”
The lithium-ion battery lamps are intended as an alternative to fixed fixtures in places where wiring can be difficult, such as cupboards, stairs and cupboards. The products affected by the recall can be identified by their model numbers: RE1122, RE1145, RE1362 and RE1250.
According to the CPSC, about 1.2 million of these lights were sold in the U.S. between October 2017 and January 2024 at hardware and home stores – including Lowe’s, Ace Hardware and Meijer – and online at Amazon, GoodEarthLighting.com and more. another 37,800 were sold in Canada.
Both regulators and Good Earth Lighting are urging those in possession of these recalled products to stop using them immediately.
Good Earth Lighting is offering free replacement light bars to affected consumers. For more information about registration, including instructions on how to safely dispose of the recalled lamps, please contact the company or visiting his website.
The Mount Prospect, Illinois-based company added that “we will continue to adhere to the highest quality and safety standards so that consumers feel safe and confident in their decision to purchase our highly energy-efficient and environmentally friendly lighting products.”