CPSC recall 14-231, announced July 15, 2014, covers Halco Lighting Technologies ProLED bulbs (about 9,500 units). The LED bulbs can overheat and fall onto consumers below, posing impact and burn hazards. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LED bulbs, remove the bulbs from the fixture and contact Halco for free replacement LED bulbs. Recall contact: call (844) 277-0177, or go to www.halcolighting.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
"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
What to look for
- Model numbers
- 14 listed, all starting with
PAR3. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label on the plastic housing of the bulb along
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- June 2009 through March 2014
- Price paid
- $20 to $100
Why it was recalled
The LED bulbs can overheat and fall onto consumers below, posing impact and burn hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received reports of five incidents of the LED bulbs separating from the socket. No injuries have been reported.
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 to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 14 listed in this recall, 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.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Halco Lighting Technologies
- Manufacturer
- Halco Lighting Technologies LLC, of Norcross, Ga.
- Product type
- Light bulbs
- Recall number
- 14-231
- Units
- About 9,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Lighting retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2009 through March 2014 for between $20 and $100.
ProLED 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
- 9,500 units: the 22nd-largest of 25 light bulb recalls that state a unit count. The median is 46,300 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 14 of 26 light bulb recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 7 of 26 light bulb recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 11 of 26 light bulb recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- About 5 years. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Halco toll-free at (844) 277-0177 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.halcolighting.com and click on LED Bulb Recall for more information.
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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