LED Light Bulbs
CPSC Recall #13-142 — March 19, 2013
Product
LED Light Bulbs
Description
The 120-volt LED bulbs sold as 6, 8 or 9 watts equivalent to 40 or 50 watts were sold under Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse brand names. There are reports of melted and damaged light fixtures and burned floors.
Hazard
The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Lighting Science Group is aware of 68 incidents of product failures, eight of which were accompanied by visible smoke or fire conditions. The incidents include damage to light sockets, melted fixtures, burned rugs/carpet/ floors, damage to a circuit and to a lamp. There have been no reports of personal injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs.
Units Affected
About 554,000
Sold At
Various retailers including hardware and lighting and electrical supply stores.
Manufactured In
China (with a small number of products having final assembly in Florida or Mexico)