The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96058·Announced 1996-01-02

Atlas Recalls Portable Halogen Work Lights Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Atlas Electric is recalling approximately 15,600 portable halogen work lights because water leaks, overheating, or broken junction boxes may expose live wires, posing shock, burn, or fire 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 serious harm (shock, burn, fire) from exposed live wires and overheating, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Atlas Electric Corporation is voluntarily recalling approximately 15,600 portable halogen indoor/outdoor work lights. The affected models are CLP150, PQ150WS, PQ500WS, ST500, and TST500. These black and yellow lights were sold nationwide by electrical distributors and retailers for approximately $11.95 to $35.95. The ST500 and TST500 models are mounted on tripods, the CLP150 is a clip-on light, and the PQ150WS and PQ500WS models are mounted on small frames with handles.

The recall is due to several potential defects: water may leak into the lights, component temperatures may exceed set limits, or the junction box may break away from the main bulb housing to expose live wires. Additionally, the ST500 and TST500 models may tip over easily. These conditions may pose a serious shock, burn, or fire hazard. Atlas Electric has received no reports of injury associated with the use of these products.

Consumers should stop using these portable halogen work lights immediately. To obtain a full refund, consumers should return the lights to the store where they were purchased. For more information, consumers can call Atlas Electric's Operations Manager at (800) 849-8485.

The recalled product

Product
Atlas portable halogen indoor/outdoor work lights
Manufacturer
Atlas Electric
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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