LED Light Bulbs
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Lighting Science Group is recalling 120-volt LED light bulbs that can overheat during use, creating a fire hazard. The affected bulbs were sold as 6-, 8-, and 9-watt bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts) under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania, and Westinghouse. The model numbers A19, G25, and R20/PAR20 are affected, identifiable by their date codes printed on the light-colored circular neck above the base of the bulb.
The recalled bulbs have date codes from L4010 through L1111 (representing manufacturing dates from the 40th week of 2010 through the 11th week of 2011), which may include the letters "CH" or "MX" at the end. Affected consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from their sockets and lamps and contact Lighting Science Group for replacement bulbs.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs.
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
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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