The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·11716·Announced 2011-01-19

Eco-Story Recalls LED Lamps Due to Fire Hazard

Eco-Story is recalling approximately 42,000 LED lamps sold to commercial locations because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard when used without a specific transformer.

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 fire hazard with reports of overheating, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Eco-Story, of Portland, Maine, is recalling approximately 42,000 LED 12-volt lamps with UL number E316865. The lamps were sold to commercial locations, primarily restaurants, from December 2007 through August 2010 for between $19 and $45. The lamps were not sold directly to consumers.

The recall is due to a fire hazard. When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat. The company has received two reports of overheated lamps, but no injuries have been reported.

Commercial locations should stop using this lamp immediately and contact Eco-Story for a free replacement lamp which does not require a Class II transformer. The company has contacted all known commercial locations that purchased this lamp. For more information, contact Eco-Story at (207) 699-5727 collect or visit the company website at www.eco-story.com.

The recalled product

Product
LED Lamps
Manufacturer
Eco-Story, of Portland, Maine
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
42,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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