Cooper Lighting Recalls Solar/Battery Powered Light Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 19009 · Oct 11, 2018 · Cooper Lighting
350,000
units affected
350,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19009
- Date
- Oct 11, 2018
- Company
- Cooper Lighting
- Units affected
- 350,000
- Product
- All-Pro and Defiant solar-powered outdoor LED light fixtures
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
The batteries in the solar-powered light fixtures can overheat and cause the light fixture's housing to melt, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cooper Lighting has received seven reports of light fixtures overheating and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot, Lowe's, and other stores nationwide from September 2015 through July 2018 for about $70 to $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled all-pro and defiant solar-powered outdoor led light fixtures?
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.
What is the hazard?
The batteries in the solar-powered light fixtures can overheat and cause the light fixture's housing to melt, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.