Ace Hardware Recalls LED Clamp-On Work Lights for Shock and Fire Risk

Plain-English summary

Ace Hardware Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill., is recalling about 15,000 Ace Clamp-On LED Work Lights. The recall was issued because the cord bushing inside the light base could fail, allowing the cord wiring to pull out of the base. This failure exposes bare wire, presenting a shock and fire hazard.

The recalled units measure 3 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep and 2.25 inches high. They feature a silver plastic lamp head with black rubber sides and eight LED lights, a black plastic cube-shaped lamp base, a 6-foot black cord, and a silver clamp with black rubber grips. The units are stamped with the model number "DC004" and date code "08/13" on the back of the light base. The lights were manufactured in Indonesia.

The lights were sold at Ace Hardware retail stores and other hardware stores nationwide and online at www.acehardware.com from September 2013 to December 2013 for between $10 and $22. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled lights.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled clamp lights and return them to the local Ace Hardware store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Ace Hardware toll-free at (888) 827-4223 anytime, email [email protected], or visit www.acehardware.com and click on the Product Recalls link.

The recalled product

Product

Ace Clamp-On LED Work Lights

Manufacturer

Ace Hardware Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill.

Category

Consumer Product — Lighting Equipment

Hazard

• shock
• fire

Affected units

15,000

Distribution

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