Ace Hardware Recalls LED Clamp Light Due to Shock and Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14139 · announced March 25, 2014 · Ace Hardware Corp. Of Oak Brook, Ill · 15,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
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 to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled clamp lights and return them to the local Ace Hardware store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
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.
Consumer contact: Ace Hardware toll-free at (888) 827-4223 anytime or email carecenter@acehardware.com or online at www.acehardware.com and click on the Product Recalls link for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.