Rockler Companies Recalls LED Light Kits Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Recalled January 12, 2010 · CPSC recall 10108 · Rockler

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED light kits and call Rockler Companies to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions.

Units

About 2,200

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED light kits and call Rockler Companies to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions.

Contact

For additional information, contact Rockler Companies at (800) 260-9663 anytime. Consumers can also write to Rockler Woodworking and Hardware at 4365 Willow Drive, Medina, Minn 55340

Product

LED light kits

Distributed by

Rockler Companies Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Retailers

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and other specialty stores nationwide from March 2009 through October 2009 for about $60.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →