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The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The lamps can overheat exposing an energized heat-sink and wires, posing an electrical shock 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
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled lamps, shut off power to lights and contact TCP for instructions on receiving a refund or a free replacement lamp.
Who to contact: TCP at 800-324-1496 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email at recall@tcpi.com or online at www.tcpi.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
The product
This recall involves 10 watt LED A19 Shape lamps sold under the TCP brand name. These lamps are white and produce a soft white (2700 Kelvin) color temperature. Recalled units have item number "LED10A19DODLCHP" and the date code printed directly on the white plastic heat-sink of the lamp, just above the screw in the base. Consumers will need to shut off power to the lights and disengage the lamp to check the item number and date code. Item Number Brand UPC Description Date Code LED10A19DODLCHP TCP 7-6214804626-4 10 wall LED A19 lamp with High Performance Dimming 2700K 1423217
Details
- Units affected
- About 39,000
- Recall date
- December 1, 2016
- Brand
- Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Habitat for Humanity of San Joaquin County in Stockton, Calif. from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $3
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 Technical Consumer Products Due to Electrical Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Habitat for Humanity in California”
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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