LED light recall

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There weren't very many sold (340) but I thought I'd post this here. I figured if anyone had 'em CPFers would be likely to have bought to use or mod.



NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2007
Release #07-258

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 522-1368
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: E Lights

Units: About 340

Manufacturer: Plan 9 Inc., of White Salmon, Wash.

Hazard: The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Description: The E Light is a 12-Volt DC light fixture with recessed LEDs typically mounted on the ceiling or under a counter. The recalled light is a flat, white rectangle with three LEDs (in the three-watt model) or six LEDs (in the 6-watt model).

Sold at: Various recreational vehicle parts retailers nationwide or the Backwoods Solar Electric Systems Web site from February 2006 through May 2007 for between $40 and $60.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn the power off at the circuit breaker and contact Plan 9 for instructions on returning the product to the firm for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Plan 9 toll-free at (866) 522-1368 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.E-Light-Recall.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07258.html
 
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