The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·24254·Announced 2024-06-06

Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

Good Earth Lighting is recalling more than 1.2 million rechargeable integrated lights whose lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite the plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards. One death has been reported.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: A known fatality has been reported in connection with the recalled product, which per the severity rubric mandates a Critical (score 5) classification regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Good Earth Lighting Inc. is recalling more than 1.2 million rechargeable integrated lights with model numbers starting with RE1122, RE1145, RE1362, and RE1250. The lights' lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite the light's plastic housing, creating fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The recalled lights measure approximately 12 inches long and are sold in packages of one or two units in various colors, including white, silver, almond, black, and rose gold. They were sold with a charging cable and with or without a remote control and/or power adapter. The lights were sold nationwide through hardware and home improvement stores including Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Meijer, and Menards, as well as online at Goodearthlighting.com, Amazon.com, Lowes.com, and QVC from October 2017 through January 2024 for approximately $20 for a single unit and $35 for a bundle. About 37,800 lights were also sold in Canada.

One customer has died, and another was treated for smoke inhalation when the product overheated and caused a fire in their home. Good Earth Lighting is aware of nine additional reports of lights overheating, including six that resulted in fires and property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and contact Good Earth Lighting at 800-291-8838 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT), email [email protected], or visit https://goodearthlighting.com/productrecall to receive a free replacement light of at least equal value to the purchase price, including shipping at no charge.

The recalled product

Product
Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights
Manufacturer
Good Earth Lighting Inc., of Mount Prospect, Illinois
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting / Rechargeable Lights
Hazard
  • fire
  • burn-injury
  • battery-overheat
Affected units
37,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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