CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2014-07-15

Halco Recalls LED Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury and Burn Hazards

14231 · Recalled 2014-07-15 · CPSC page

ProLED PAR30. Models 80643, 80644, 80645, 80646, 80647, 80648, 80757 and 80758.
ProLED PAR30. Models 80643, 80644, 80645, 80646, 80647, 80648, 80757 and 80758.

Description

This recall involves 14 Halco LED bulb models used in recessed lights, as outdoor security lighting and in retail displays. The bulbs have a metal cone-shaped housing, are silver in color, either 14 or 18 watts, and have clusters of 6 to 16 LEDs. "ProLED" is printed on a label on the plastic housing of the bulb along with model numbers, product names, and date codes. The PAR30 bulbs measure about 4.75 inches long and 3.75 inches wide. The PAR38 bulbs measure about 4.75 inches long and 4.75 inches wide. The following models are included in the recall: Model Number Product Name Beginning Production Code Date Ending Production Code Date 80643 PAR30/14WW/NFL/LED 12/2010 12/2011 80644 PAR30/14WW/FL/LED 09/2010 10/2011 80645 PAR30/14WW/VWFL/LED 05/2010 07/2011 80646 PAR30/14NW/NFL/LED 11/2010 03/2012 80647 PAR30/14NW/FL/LED 03/2011 03/2012 80648 PAR30/14NW/VWFL/LED 09/2010 08/2011 80674 PAR30/14WW/SP/LED2 03/2010 04/2011 80676 PAR30/14WW/FL/LED2 03/2010 09/2011 80678 PAR30/14NW/SP/LED2 03/2010 12/2010 80680 PAR30/14NW/FL/LED2 03/2010 11/2010 80757 PAR30/14WW/FL/GU24/LED 06/2011 03/2012 80758 PAR30/14NW/FL/GU24/LED 06/2011 07/2011 80670 PAR38/18WW/FL/LED 05/2009 05/2011 80671 PAR38/18NW/FL/LED 05/2009 09/2011

Hazards

The LED bulbs can overheat and fall onto consumers below, posing impact and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

The firm has received reports of five incidents of the LED bulbs separating from the socket. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, remove the bulbs from the fixture and contact Halco for free replacement LED bulbs.

Products

NameModelUnits
ProLED bulbsAbout 9,500

Parties

Manufacturer
Halco Lighting Technologies LLC
Made in
China
Sold at
Lighting retailers, distributors nationwide, $100.

Consumer contact

Halco toll-free at (844) 277-0177 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.halcolighting.com and click on LED Bulb Recall for more information.

More images

ProLED PAR30. Models 80674, 80676, 80678 and 80680.
ProLED PAR30. Models 80674, 80676, 80678 and 80680.
ProLED PAR38. Models 80670 and 80671.
ProLED PAR38. Models 80670 and 80671.
Label on recalled bulbs.
Label on recalled bulbs.

Source: CPSC recall 14231. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.