LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled August 3, 2007 · CPSC recall 07258 · LED

Hazard

The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn the power off at the circuit breaker and contact Plan 9 for instructions on returning the product to the firm for a full refund.

Units

About 340

Incidents / injuries

None.

Description

The E Light is a 12-Volt DC light fixture with recessed LEDs typically mounted on the ceiling or under a counter. The recalled light is a flat, white rectangle with three LEDs (in the three-watt model) or six LEDs (in the six-watt model).

What to do

Consumers should immediately turn the power off at the circuit breaker and contact Plan 9 for instructions on returning the product to the firm for a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, call Plan 9 toll-free at (866) 522-1368 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.E-Light-Recall.com

Product

E Lights

Manufacturer(s)

Plan 9 Inc., of White Salmon, Wash.

Retailers

Various recreational vehicle parts retailers nationwide or the Backwoods Solar Electric Systems Web site from February 2006 through May 2007 for between $40 and $60.

Made in

United States

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