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Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Commercial locations should stop using this lamp immediately and contact Eco-Story for a free replacement lamp which does not require a Class II transformer. The company has contacted all known commercial locations that purchased this lamp.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Eco-Story at (207) 699-5727 collect or visit the company website at www.eco-story.com
The product
This recall involves the LED 12-volt lamps with UL number E316865. The UL number is found on a label located at the base of each lamp.
Details
- Units affected
- About 42,000
- Recall date
- January 19, 2011
- Brand
- Eco-Story, of Portland, Maine
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The company has received two reports of overheated lamps. No injuries have been reported.
Commercial locations, primarily restaurants, from December 2007 through August, 2010 for about between $19 and $45. The lamps were not sold directly to consumers.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “LED Lamps Recalled by Eco-Story Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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