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Ace Hardware Recalls LED Clamp Light Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

Recalled March 25, 2014 · CPSC recall 14139 · Ace Hardware

Ace Clamp-On LED Work LightModel and date code stamp on the back of Ace Clamp-On LED Work Light
Hazard
The cord bushing inside the light base could fail, allowing the cord wiring to pull out of the base, exposing bare wire and presenting a shock and fire hazard.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 15,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall includes the Ace Clamp-On LED Work Light measuring 3 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep and 2.25 inches high. It has a silver plastic lamp head with black rubber sides and eight LED lights on one side; a black plastic cube-shaped lamp base sized 1.75 inches wide by 2.25 inches deep by 2 inches high, a 6-foot black cord; and silver clamp with black rubber grips. The recalled units are stamped with the model number "DC004" and date code "08/13" on the back of the light base.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled clamp lights and return them to the local Ace Hardware store for a full refund.

Contact

Ace Hardware toll-free at (888) 827-4223 anytime or email [email protected] or online at www.acehardware.com and click on the Product Recalls link for more information.

Product
Ace Clamp-On LED Work Lights
Imported by
Ace Hardware Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill.
Retailers
Ace Hardware retail stores and other hardware stores nationwide and online at www.acehardware.com from September 2013 to December 2013 for between $10 and $22.
Made in
Indonesia

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →