Recall 14-231, published July 15, 2014
Halco Lighting Technologies ProLED bulbs
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
PAR30/14WW/FL/GU24/LED"ProLED" is printed on a label on the plastic housing of the bulb along with model numbers, product names, and date codes.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves 14 Halco LED bulb models used in recessed lights, as outdoor security lighting and in retail displays. The bulbs have a metal cone-shaped housing, are silver in color, either 14 or 18 watts, and have clusters of 6 to 16 LEDs. "ProLED" is printed on a label on the plastic housing of the bulb along with model numbers, product names, and date codes. The PAR30 bulbs measure about 4.75 inches long and 3.75 inches wide. The PAR38 bulbs measure about 4.75 inches long and 4.75 inches wide. The following models are included in the recall: Model Number Product Name Beginning Production Code Date Ending Production Code Date 80643 PAR30/14WW/NFL/LED 12/2010 12/2011 80644 PAR30/14WW/FL/LED 09/2010 10/2011 80645 PAR30/14WW/VWFL/LED 05/2010 07/2011 80646 PAR30/14NW/NFL/LED 11/2010 03/2012 80647 PAR30/14NW/FL/LED 03/2011 03/2012 80648 PAR30/14NW/VWFL/LED 09/2010 08/2011 80674 PAR30/14WW/SP/LED2 03/2010 04/2011 80676 PAR30/14WW/FL/LED2 03/2010 09/2011 80678 PAR30/14NW/SP/LED2 03/2010 12/2010 80680 PAR30/14NW/FL/LED2 03/2010 11/2010 80757 PAR30/14WW/FL/GU24/LED 06/2011 03/2012 80758 PAR30/14NW/FL/GU24/LED 06/2011 07/2011 80670 PAR38/18WW/FL/LED 05/2009 05/2011 80671 PAR38/18NW/FL/LED 05/2009 09/2011
Why it was recalled
The LED bulbs can overheat and fall onto consumers below, posing impact and burn hazards.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, remove the bulbs from the fixture and contact Halco for free replacement LED bulbs.
What should I do if I have PAR30/14WW/FL/GU24/LED?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with PAR30/14WW/FL/GU24/LED, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (844) 277-0177, or go to www.halcolighting.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Halco Lighting Technologies
- Recall published
- July 15, 2014
- Category
- Lighting & Ceiling Fans
- Units
- About 9,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Lighting retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2009 through March 2014 for between $20 and $100.
Closest model numbers in this recall
PAR30/14WW/FL/GU24/LED is one of 14 model numbers this notice lists; these 8 are the closest to it. 2 of the others start with PAR30/14WW/FL, like PAR30/14WW/FL/GU24/LED.
PAR30/14WW/NFL/LEDPAR30/14WW/FL/LEDPAR30/14WW/VWFL/LEDPAR30/14WW/SP/LED2PAR30/14WW/FL/LED2PAR30/14NW/SP/LED2PAR30/14NW/FL/LED2PAR30/14NW/FL/GU24/LED
