CPSC recall 13-142, announced March 19, 2013, covers LED Light Bulbs (about 554,000 units). The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 68 incident reports. Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs. Recall contact: call (855) 574-2533, or go to www.lsgc.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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: R20/PAR20.
Which products are included?
The 120-volt LED bulbs, sold as 6- 8- and 9-watt bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts), were marketed under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse. The model numbers A19, G25 and R20/PAR20 are found on the packaging and on the light-colored circular neck above the base of the bulb where the date code is also printed. The date code reflects the week and year of manufacture; for example date code L4010 was produced during the 40th week of 2010. The date codes listed below may have the letters "CH" or "MX" at the end. For example, date code L4010 can also appear as L4010CH or L4010MX. The date codes are: L4010 L4110 L4210 L4310 L4410 L4510 L4610 L4710 L4810 L4910 L5010 L5110 L5210 L5310 L0111 L0211 L0311 L0411 L0511 L0611 L0711 L0811 L0911 L1011 L1111
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- One listed. Yours must match it exactly.
- Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
Why it was recalled
The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Lighting Science Group is aware of 68 incidents of product failures, eight of which were accompanied by visible smoke or fire conditions. The incidents include damage to light sockets, melted fixtures, burned rugs/carpet/ floors, damage to a circuit and to a lamp. There have been no reports of personal injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the one listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Contact the firm. Call (855) 574-2533, or go to www.lsgc.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement.
- 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
- Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group
- Manufacturer
- Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group
- Product type
- Light bulbs
- Recall number
- 13-142
- Units
- About 554,000
- Manufactured in
- China, United States, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Various retailers including hardware and lighting and electrical supply stores.
- Importer
- Lighting Science Group Corporation, of Satellite Beach, Fla.
LED Light Bulbs
CPSC product type: Light Bulbs
This recall in context
Compared with the 26 light bulb recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 554,000 units: the 4th-largest of 25 light bulb recalls that state a unit count. The median is 46,300 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 14 of 26 light bulb recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 11 of 26 light bulb recalls, the most common remedy.
Recall contact information
Lighting Science Group toll free at (855) 574-2533 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.lsgc.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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