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Fire / OverheatingJune 6, 2024CPSC #24254

Good Earth Lighting Recalls More than 1.2 Million Rechargeable Integrated Lights to Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported

Product
Lighting
Units affected
37,800
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves rechargeable lights with model numbers starting with RE1122, RE1145, RE1362 and RE1250. In addition, about 37,800 lights were sold in Canada. The model number is printed on a white sticker on the back of the light. The lights' lithium-ion batteries are intended for use as alternatives to permanently wired fixtures in areas such as closets, cupboards, staircases and any place where there are barriers to installing wired lights. The recalled lights measure about 12 inches long and are sold in packages of one or two units. They were sold in a variety of colors, including white, silver, almond, black and rose gold with a charging cable; and with or without a remote control and/or power adapter.

Hazard

The recalled light's battery can overheat and ignite the light's plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Injuries

There is a report of one customer who died, and another who was treated for smoke inhalation when the product overheated and caused a fire in their home. Good Earth Lighting is aware of nine additional reports of lights overheating, including six that resulted in fires and property damage.

Made in

Cambodia, China

Where it was sold

  • Hardware and home improvement stores nationwide, including Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Meijer, and Menards, and online at Goodearthlighting.com, Amazon.com, Lowes.com and QVC from October 2017 through January 2024 for about $20 for the single unit and about $35 for the bundle.

Photos

Recalled Good Earth Lighting Light - RE1122 – WHG-12LF0-GRecalled Good Earth Lighting Light - RE1122-WHG-12LF2-G as part of RE1145-WHG-12LF2-Q bundleRecalled Good Earth Lighting Light - RE1122 – WHG-12LF0-FRecalled Good Earth Lighting Light - RE1122 – SIL-12LF0-G
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