MEDINA, MINN. (January 12, 2010) — In coordination with the Consumer Products Safety Commission, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware is voluntarily recalling 2,200 LED Work Lights due to defective wiring that can cause battery packs to overheat and explode posing a risk of burn and fire hazard to consumers.
No injuries have been reported, but Rockler is asking all customers who purchased the lights between March 2009 and October 2009 to immediately stop using the lights and contact the company for instructions and free repair kit.
Please see additional information in the CPSC press release below:
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: LED light kits
Units: About 2,200
Distributor: Rockler Companies Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Rockler LED lights with either an interchangeable spotlight head or a magnifying head. Models included in the recall have stock numbers 26429 (spotlight) or 27017 (magnifying). Stock numbers are printed on the light’s packaging.
Sold at: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and other specialty stores nationwide from March 2009 through October 2009 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED light kits and call Rockler Companies to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rockler Companies at (800) 260-9663 anytime. Consumers can also write to Rockler Woodworking and Hardware at 4365 WillowDrive, Medina, Minn 55340.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx