LED Lamps Recalled by Eco-Story Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11716 · Jan 19, 2011 · Eco-Story
42,000
units affected
42,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11716
- Date
- Jan 19, 2011
- Company
- Eco-Story
- Units affected
- 42,000
- Product
- LED Lamps
- Product type
- Light Bulbs
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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 can happen
When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received two reports of overheated lamps. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Commercial locations, primarily restaurants, from December 2007 through August, 2010 for about between $19 and $45. The lamps were not sold directly to consumers.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led lamps?
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.
What is the hazard?
When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, 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.