LED Lamps Recalled by Eco-Story Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled January 19, 2011 · CPSC recall 11716 · LED
Hazard
When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 42,000
Incidents / injuries
The company has received two reports of overheated lamps. No injuries have been reported.
Description
This recall involves the LED 12-volt lamps with UL number E316865. The UL number is found on a label located at the base of each lamp.
What to do
Commercial locations should stop using this lamp immediately and contact Eco-Story for a free replacement lamp which does not require a Class II transformer. The company has contacted all known commercial locations that purchased this lamp.
Contact
For more information, contact Eco-Story at (207) 699-5727 collect or visit the company website at www.eco-story.com
Product
LED Lamps
Manufacturer(s)
Eco-Story, of Portland, Maine
Retailers
Commercial locations, primarily restaurants, from December 2007 through August, 2010 for about between $19 and $45. The lamps were not sold directly to consumers.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →