LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 13142. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs.
CPSC recall 13142 has the recall date 19 Mar 2013. The notice names the firm Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group. The recall has about 554,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Light Bulbs.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Lighting Science Group is aware of 68 incidents of product failures, eight of which were accompanied by visible smoke or fire conditions. The incidents include damage to light sockets, melted fixtures, burned rugs/carpet/ floors, damage to a circuit and to a lamp. There have been no reports of personal injuries. |
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| Units | 554,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | LED Light Bulbs, About 554,000, Light Bulbs |
| Sold at | Various retailers including hardware and lighting and electrical supply stores. |
| Manufacturer | Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group |
| Importer | Lighting Science Group Corporation |
| Made in | China, United States, Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 554,000Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Light Bulbs
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13142The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13142. https://recallregister.com/product/1335-led-light-bulbs-recalled-by-lighting-science-group-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13142 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lighting Science Group is aware of 68 incidents of product failures, eight of which were accompanied by visible smoke or fire conditions. The incidents include damage to light sockets, melted fixtures, burned rugs/carpet/ floors, damage to a circuit and to a lamp. There have been no reports of personal injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Various retailers including hardware and lighting and electrical supply stores.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13142?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13142?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 554,000