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Technical Consumer Products Recalls LED Lamps Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Reported: December 8, 2015 Initiated: December 8, 2015 #16054

Product Description

This recall involves 14 watt LED wet location PAR38 lamps sold under the TCP and Great Value Brand names. These lamps are white and produce a soft white (3000 Kelvin) or bright white (5000 Kelvin) color temperature. Recalled units have an item number of "L14P38D30KFL", "L14P38D50KFL", "RLP381430WL" or "GVRLP381430WL" and the date code printed directly on the white plastic heat sink of the lamp, just above the screw in base. Consumers will need to shut off power to the lights and disengage the lamp to check the item number and date code. Item Number Brand UPC Description Date Code L14P38D30KFL TCP 7-6214804626-4 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1523211 1523212 L14P38D50KFL TCP 7-6214804668-4 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 5,000K 1524211 RLP381430WL TCP 7-6214827059-1 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1528216 1532216 1530212 GVRLP381430WL Great Value 6-8113107221-2 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1527211 1530212

Reason for Recall

Water can enter the lamp in wet location applications, posing an electric shock hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately shut off power to the lights, remove the lamps to check the item number/date code of the recall, and contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions.

Details

Units Affected
About 25,000 (in addition about 1,350 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves 14 watt LED wet location PAR38 lamps sold under the TCP and Great Value Brand names. These lamps are white and produce a soft white (3000 Kelvin) or bright white (5000 Kelvin) color temperature. Recalled units have an item number of "L14P38D30KFL", "L14P38D50KFL", "RLP381430WL" or "GVRLP381430WL" and the date code printed directly on the white plastic heat sink of the lamp, just above the screw in base. Consumers will need to shut off power to the lights and disengage the lamp to check the item number and date code. Item Number Brand UPC Description Date Code L14P38D30KFL TCP 7-6214804626-4 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1523211 1523212 L14P38D50KFL TCP 7-6214804668-4 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 5,000K 1524211 RLP381430WL TCP 7-6214827059-1 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1528216 1532216 1530212 GVRLP381430WL Great Value 6-8113107221-2 14 watt LED PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K 1527211 1530212. Units affected: About 25,000 (in addition about 1,350 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
Water can enter the lamp in wet location applications, posing an electric shock hazard to the user.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately shut off power to the lights, remove the lamps to check the item number/date code of the recall, and contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 8, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16054.