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Product recall · CPSCOctober 21, 2021Serious
Lightform LED Projectors
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The projector's fan can malfunction and 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled projectors and contact the firm for a free software update for the projectors. Lightform is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Lightform toll-free at 855-242-5066 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or online at https://lightform.com/firmware-update or https://lightform.com/ and click on "Help" and then click on "Guide" at the top of the page. There is a prompt for the firmware update at the top of the page for more information. The hyperlink is https://guide.lightform.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402698375827-Action-Required-for-LF2-LF2-Users-
The product
This recall involves the LF2 and LF2+ Projectors. The projectors are LED projectors and black in color with "Lightform" printed on the top. The projectors are about 8 inches high and 8 inches wide.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,600
- Recall date
- October 21, 2021
- Brand
- Lightform Inc., of San Francisco, California
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Lightform has received 16 reports of overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Online at Lightform.com and Amazon.com from March 2020 through August 2021 for about $900.
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: “Lightform Recalls LED Projectors Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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