CPSCGeneral Alert
Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Published: January 12, 2010Recall ID: 10108Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Rockler LED lights with either an interchangeable spotlight head or a magnifying head. Models included in the recall have stock numbers 26429 (spotlight or 27017 (magnifying). Stock numbers are printed on the light's packaging.
Affected Products
LED light kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Rockler-Companies-Recalls-LED-Light-Kits-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards |
| Title | Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/cd0952ffd72b44aa81bb22cef7fa92b9.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled LED light kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7c3df8b0a6114acfbad710d0614a1380.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled LED light kit |
| Hazards › Name | Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | LED light kits |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,200 |
| Recall I D | 104 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED light kits and call Rockler Companies to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions. |
| Retailers › Name | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and other specialty stores nationwide from March 2009 through October 2009 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2010-01-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Rockler LED lights with either an interchangeable spotlight head or a magnifying head. Models included in the recall have stock numbers 26429 (spotlight or 27017 (magnifying). Stock numbers are printed on the light's packaging. |
| Distributors › Name | Rockler Companies Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 10108 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Rockler Companies at (800) 260-9663 anytime. Consumers can also write to Rockler Woodworking and Hardware at 4365 Willow Drive, Medina, Minn 55340 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |