The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·10108·Announced 2010-01-12

Rockler Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Rockler Companies is recalling specific LED light kits because defective wiring can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing burn and fire risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Rockler Companies is recalling approximately 2,200 LED light kits sold at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and other specialty stores nationwide from March 2009 through October 2009. The recalled products are Rockler LED lights with either an interchangeable spotlight head (stock number 26429) or a magnifying head (stock number 27017). These stock numbers are printed on the light's packaging. The kits were sold for about $60.

The recall is due to a defect in the wiring of the light kits, which can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode. This defect poses a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED light kits. To receive a free repair kit and installation instructions, consumers should call Rockler Companies at (800) 260-9663 anytime. Consumers can also write to Rockler Woodworking and Hardware at 4365 Willow Drive, Medina, Minn 55340.

The recalled product

Product
LED light kits
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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