The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 1.2 million rechargeable lights made by Good Earth.
The light’s battery can overheat and cause the plastic housing to catch fire.
A person died and another had to be treated for smoke inhalation after the light overheated and caught fire. There have been nine reports of the lights getting hot, with six cases causing fires, the CPSC said.
A Good Earth Lighting spokesperson said the recall was voluntary.
“Since Good Earth Lighting is committed to meeting and exceeding safety and performance standards, we will closely work with UL Standards & Engagement to improve and update the organization’s safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion lighting products,” the company said in an emailed statement to the Cox Media Group National Content Desk.
The following model numbers are part of the recall:
- RE1122
- RE1145
- RE1362
- RE1250
The number can be found on a sticker on the back of the light, which is about 12 inches long and sold in packs of one or two with a charging cord and with or without a remote control or power adapter.
They came in a variety of colors including white, silver, almond, black and rose gold.
The lights were sold at stores across the country including Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Meijer and Menards. They were also sold online at Good Earth Lighting’s website and on Amazon and QVC from October 2017 through January 2024, retailing for $20 for one light or $35 for a two-pack.
If you have the lights, you’re told to stop using them immediately and contact Good Earth Lighting for a free replacement.
You can contact the company via phone at 800-291-8838 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, by email or online.
You will have to write the date and initial it near the model number and “recalled” on the front of the light. Then you will have to take a photo of it and upload it to the company’s website.
In addition to the 1.2 million sold in the U.S., another 37,800 lights were sold in Canada, the CPSC said.