CPSCMarch 25, 2014

Ace Hardware LED Clamp Light recall: Shock and Fire Hazard

Ace Hardware Recalls LED Clamp Light Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

Why was Ace Hardware LED Clamp Light recalled?

The cord bushing inside the light base could fail, allowing the cord wiring to pull out of the base, exposing bare wire and presenting a shock and fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled clamp lights and return them to the local Ace Hardware store for a full refund. Contact: Ace Hardware toll-free at (888) 827-4223 anytime or email [email protected] or online at www.acehardware.com and click on the Product Recalls link for more information.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Ace Clamp-On LED Work Lights
Company
Ace Hardware Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill.
Quantity
About 15,000
Sold at
Ace Hardware retail stores and other hardware stores nationwide and online at www.acehardware.com from September 2013 to December 2013 for between $10 and $22.
Recall date
March 25, 2014
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall includes the Ace Clamp-On LED Work Light measuring 3 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep and 2.25 inches high. It has a silver plastic lamp head with black rubber sides and eight LED lights on one side; a black plastic cube-shaped lamp base sized 1.75 inches wide by 2.25 inches deep by 2 inches high, a 6-foot black cord; and silver clamp with black rubber grips. The recalled units are stamped with the model number "DC004" and date code "08/13" on the back of the light base.

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