CPSC recall 11-716, announced January 19, 2011, covers Eco-Story LED Lamps (about 42,000 units). When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Commercial locations should stop using this lamp immediately and contact Eco-Story for a free replacement lamp which does not require a Class II transformer. Recall contact: call (207) 699-5727, or go to www.eco-story.com.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The UL number is found on a label located at the base of each lamp.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the LED 12-volt lamps with UL number E316865. The UL number is found on a label located at the base of each lamp.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a label located at the base of each lamp
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- December 2007 through August 2010
- Price paid
- $19 to $45
Why it was recalled
When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received two reports of overheated lamps. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Commercial locations should stop using this lamp immediately and contact Eco-Story for a free replacement lamp which does not require a Class II transformer. The company has contacted all known commercial locations that purchased this lamp.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (207) 699-5727, or go to www.eco-story.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.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Eco-Story
- Manufacturer
- Eco-Story, of Portland, Maine
- Product type
- Lamps, Light bulbs
- Recall number
- 11-716
- Units
- About 42,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Commercial locations, primarily restaurants, from December 2007 through August, 2010 for about between $19 and $45. The lamps were not sold directly to consumers.
LED Lamps
CPSC product type: Light Bulbs
This recall in context
Compared with the 63 lamp recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 42,000 units: the 15th-largest of 54 lamp recalls that state a unit count. The median is 8,050 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 39 of 63 lamp recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 9 of 63 lamp recalls. The most common is refund (31).
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Eco-Story at (207) 699-5727 collect or visit the company website at www.eco-story.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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