Thousands of LED lights recalled in Canada due to fire and burn risks

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Health Canada has issued a recall for approximately 37,800 units of motion-activated light bars that were sold by Good Earth Lighting in the country.

This photo provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows the Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Light model being recalled following at least one reported consumer death.Thousands of rechargeable LED lights have been recalled in Canada after several reports of fires and at least one death in the United States.for approximately 37,800 units of the motion-activated light bars that were sold by Good Earth Lighting in the country between October 2017 and January 2024.

“The battery can overheat and ignite the light’s plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers,” Health Canada said. The affected products are 12 inches long and have model numbers RE1122-WHG-12LF0-F and RE1362-RGB-12LF2-G.Health Canada and Good Earth Lighting are calling on consumers to immediately stop using these lights and contact the company for a free replacement.there are multiple lights being offered as replacement options for affected consumers, who won’t have to pay for shipping and handling.Lyme disease cases are rising. We don’t have a vaccine — but we used toThis photo provided by the U.S.

In the United States, where approximately 1.2 million lights have been recalled, the company has received seven reports of fires and one of property damage. One person has also died in the U.S.Lyme disease cases are rising. We don’t have a vaccine — but we used toRead

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