Recall #16-054 · Published December 8, 2015

Technical Consumer Products (TCP) and Great Value LED lamps

Technical Consumer Products Recalls LED Lamps Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Technical Consumer Products (TCP) and Great Value LED lamps from Technical Consumer Products on December 8, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: Water can enter the lamp in wet location applications, posing an electric shock hazard to the user. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately shut off power to the lights, remove the lamps to check the item number/date code of the recall, and contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions.

TCP Lamp L14P38D30KFL and L14P38D50KFL in Packaging
TCP Lamp L14P38D30KFL and L14P38D50KFL in Packaging
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

UPC or product codes

762148046264762148046684762148270591681131072212

Which products are included?

This recall involves 14 watt LED wet location PAR38 lamps sold under the TCP and Great Value Brand names. These lamps are white and produce a soft white (3000 Kelvin) or bright white (5000 Kelvin) color temperature. Recalled units have an item number of "L14P38D30KFL", "L14P38D50KFL", "RLP381430WL" or "GVRLP381430WL" and the date code printed directly on the white plastic heat sink of the lamp, just above the screw in base. Consumers will need to shut off power to the lights and disengage the lamp to check the item number and date code. Item Number Brand UPC Description Date Code L14P38D30KFL TCP 7-6214804626-4 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1523211 1523212 L14P38D50KFL TCP 7-6214804668-4 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 5,000K 1524211 RLP381430WL TCP 7-6214827059-1 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1528216 1532216 1530212 GVRLP381430WL Great Value 6-8113107221-2 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1527211 1530212

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

Water can enter the lamp in wet location applications, posing an electric shock hazard to the user.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately shut off power to the lights, remove the lamps to check the item number/date code of the recall, and contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Product type
Lamps, Light bulbs
Recall number
16-054
Units
About 25,000 (in addition about 1,350 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Walmart and electrical distributors nationwide from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $20.
Importer
Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio

Technical Consumer Products (TCP) and Great Value LED lamps

CPSC product type: Light Bulbs

Recall contact information

TCP at 800-324-1496 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@tcpi.com or online at www.tcpi.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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