Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Recall 10108 · Jan 12, 2010 · Rockler Companies
2,200
units affected
2,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10108
- Date
- Jan 12, 2010
- Company
- Rockler Companies
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Product
- LED light kits
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Rockler LED lights with either an interchangeable spotlight head or a magnifying head. Models included in the recall have stock numbers 26429 (spotlight or 27017 (magnifying). Stock numbers are printed on the light's packaging.
What can happen
Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED light kits and call Rockler Companies to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and other specialty stores nationwide from March 2009 through October 2009 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led light kits?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED light kits and call Rockler Companies to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions.
What is the hazard?
Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
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.