Cooper Lighting Recalls Solar/Battery Powered Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled October 11, 2018 · CPSC recall 19009 · Cooper Lighting

The recalled Defiant MST1000LWDF solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LDC light.

The recalled ALL-Pro MST800L solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light.

The recalled All-Pro MST800LW solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light.

The recalled ALL-Pro WPS2040M solar-powered motion-activated outdoor LED light. Includes a solar panel that is connected by wire to the fixture.

Hazard

The batteries in the solar-powered light fixtures can overheat and cause the light fixture's housing to melt, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 350,000 (in addition, about 11,963 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

Cooper Lighting has received seven reports of light fixtures overheating and property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves solar-powered, motion-activated outdoor LED light fixtures sold under the All-Pro and Defiant brands. The model number is displayed on the interior of the fixture. The Defiant MST1000LWDF, All-Pro MST800L, and All-Pro MST800LW all have two light sources on top of a housing with a round motion sensor on the bottom of that housing. The All-Pro WPS2040M has a flat housing with the LED light source in the center of the housing and an integrated motion sensor lens and dimmer above the motion sensor. All the light fixtures are connected by wire to a solar panel. Brand Model Number Defiant MST1000LWDF All-Pro MST800L All-Pro MST800LW All-Pro WPS2040M

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighting fixtures and contact the Eaton Customer Service Center for a free replacement battery pack. Eaton will ship the replacement battery pack with step-by-step battery replacement instructions.

Contact

Cooper Lighting toll-free at 866-461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on “Safety Notices” under the Resources tab for more information.

Product

All-Pro and Defiant solar-powered outdoor LED light fixtures

Imported by

Cooper Lighting, LLC, Peachtree City, Ga., a division of Eaton

Retailers

Home Depot, Lowe's, and other stores nationwide from September 2015 through July 2018 for about $70 to $100.

Made in

China

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