Quality Craft Recalls Portable Halogen Work Lights Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Quality Craft is recalling 75,000 portable halogen work lights because water leaks can cause electric shock and overheating can cause fires.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the shock hazard 'could cause serious injury or a possible fatality' and identifies a fire hazard, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk structural defects, warranting a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Quality Craft of Lilburn, Ga., is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,000 portable halogen outdoor work lights in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves yellow and black lights with model number QH-505 and UL number E 127638. These lights were sold at Menards, Inc. home center and building supply stores throughout the upper midwest from November 1994 through July 1995 for $9.95.
The recalled lights present a serious shock hazard because water could leak into the unit, potentially causing serious injury or a possible fatality. Additionally, the internal wiring temperature may exceed safe limits, posing a fire hazard. Quality Craft is not aware of any injuries associated with these work lights, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Consumers should stop using these portable halogen work lights immediately and return them to the nearest Menards store for a full refund or replacement light. For more information, consumers can call Quality Craft at (800) 200-2199.
The recalled product
- Product
- Portable Halogen Work Light Recalled by Quality Craft
- Manufacturer
- Menards
- Category
- Consumer Product — Lighting
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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