The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20123·Announced 2020-05-14

Sterno Home Recalls Path Light Kits Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Sterno Home is recalling Hampton Bay, Patriot, and Paradise path light kits because a defective power supply poses an electric shock risk.

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 (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sterno Home Inc. is recalling Hampton Bay, Patriot Lighting, and Paradise path light kits sold with Sterno Home LED power supplies. The recall involves approximately 77,000 units sold at Home Depot and other hardware stores nationwide and online from March 2017 through May 2020 for between $50 and $100. The products were manufactured in China.

The recall is due to a defective Sterno Home LED power supply where a plug blade can remain in the AC outlet when the power supply is pulled out. This defect poses a risk of electric shock to the user. The company has received one report of the plug blade detaching in an outlet, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled path lights. They should contact Sterno Home to receive a free replacement LED power supply and installation instructions. Contact information is available via toll-free phone, email, or the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Hampton Bay, Patriot Lighting and Paradise light kits with Sterno Home LED power supplies
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
77,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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