Technical Consumer Products Recalls Connected Brand Downlights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall 15234 · Sep 8, 2015 · Technical Consumer Products
24,400
units affected
24,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15234
- Date
- Sep 8, 2015
- Company
- Technical Consumer Products
- Units affected
- 24,400
- Product
- LED Downlights for Recessed Cans
- Product type
- Indoor Lighting
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Connected by TCP 5-inch and 6-inch LED Downlight retrofits for recessed cans. These replacement downlights are white and produce a soft white (2700 Kelvin) or bright white (5000 Kelvin) color temperature. Affected units have item number "CD611LC" and the date code printed directly on the black base of the lamp. Consumers will need to shut off power to the lights and disengage the lamp to check the item number and date code. "Connected automated home lighting system" is printed on the product packaging, along with the item number, UPC code and date code. Item Number UPC Description Date Codes CD611LC UPC# 7-62148-26168-1 Connected 5"/6" Downlight 1410210 1424217 1428217 1439217 1444217 1451217
What can happen
The internal wiring in the LED downlights can contact the downlight's metal trim, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions. Consumers should not touch the lamp while it is powered.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The Home Depot stores and electrical distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2014 through June 2015 for about $35.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led downlights for recessed cans?
Consumers should immediately contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions. Consumers should not touch the lamp while it is powered.
What is the hazard?
The internal wiring in the LED downlights can contact the downlight's metal trim, posing a shock hazard 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.