The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14231·Announced 2014-07-15

Halco Recalls ProLED Bulbs Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards

Halco Lighting is recalling about 9,500 ProLED bulbs because they can overheat and fall, posing impact and burn risks.

What this means for you

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 (burns and impact injuries) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Halco Lighting Technologies LLC is recalling approximately 9,500 ProLED light bulbs due to a risk of injury and burn hazards. The affected bulbs are 14 or 18-watt models used in recessed lights, outdoor security lighting, and retail displays. They feature a metal cone-shaped housing, are silver in color, and have clusters of 6 to 16 LEDs. The "ProLED" brand name is printed on a label on the plastic housing along with specific model numbers and date codes.

The hazard exists because the LED bulbs can overheat and separate from the socket, falling onto consumers below. This poses both impact and burn hazards. Halco has received reports of five incidents where the bulbs separated from the socket, but no injuries have been reported. The bulbs were sold at lighting retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2009 through March 2014 for between $20 and $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs and remove them from the fixture. They should contact Halco at (844) 277-0177 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.halcolighting.com and click on LED Bulb Recall to obtain free replacement LED bulbs.

The recalled product

Product
ProLED bulbs
Manufacturer
Halco Lighting Technologies LLC, of Norcross, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
9,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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