CPSC recall 13142
LED Light Bulbs
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-05-04
On 2015-05-04 the CPSC announced a recall of LED Light Bulbs by Citizen Electronics And Lighting Science Group, citing the bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13142 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-03-19 |
| Published | 2015-05-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Citizen Electronics And Lighting Science Group |
| Distribution | US |
Product
LED Light Bulbs | The 120-volt LED bulbs, sold as 6- 8- and 9-watt bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts), were marketed under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse. The model numbers A19, G25 and R20/PAR20 are found on the packaging and on the light-colored circular neck above the base of the bulb where the date code is also printed. The date code reflects the week and year of manufacture; for example date code L4010 was produced during the 40th week of 2010. The date codes listed below may have the letters "CH" or "MX" at the end. For example, date code L4010 can also appear as L4010CH or L4010MX. The date codes are: L4010 L4110 L4210 L4310 L4410 L4510 L4610 L4710 L4810 L4910 L5010 L5110 L5210 L5310 L0111 L0211 L0311 L0411 L0511 L0611 L0711 L0811 L0911 L1011 L1111
Reason
The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LED-Light-Bulbs-Recalled-by-Lighting-Science-Group
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