Ketra Recalls to Inspect Recessed Downlights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 18175. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The downlights power supply connectors can have incorrect wiring, posing an electric shock hazard to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled downlights and contact the firm to schedule a free inspection and, if needed, repair by a technician. Consumers should not try to inspect or repair the units themselves. Warnings and instructions must be followed to disconnect power prior to servicing, removing or replacing the recalled products.
CPSC recall 18175 has the recall date 12 Jun 2018. The notice names the firm Ketra. The recall has about 3,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reports of incorrect wiring found in the downlights by an electrician. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 3,400 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the Ketra D3 recessed downlights produced between November 4, 2016 and March 14, 2018. The date code is located on a sticker attached to each unit and is in the format KWWYY representing WW-work week and YY-year of manufacture. Only downlights with date codes between K4816 and K1118 are included in this recall. The Ketra D3 downlight is typically installed behind a ceiling and the light generated by the LED illuminates the space below. The light fixture enclosure measures 18.5 inches by 10 inches by 4 inches. The downlight is dark gray and black and weighs approximately eight pounds. |
| Product | Ketra D3 recessed downlights, About 3,400 |
| Sold at | Authorized Ketra lighting distributors and specialty audio/video stores nationwide from November 2016 through April 2018 for between $550 and $750. |
| Importer | Ketra, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,400Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Ketra
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18175. https://recallregister.com/product/8343-ketra-recalls-to-inspect-recessed-downlights-due-to-electrical-shock-h/. 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 18175 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reports of incorrect wiring found in the downlights by an electrician. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Ketra lighting distributors and specialty audio/video stores nationwide from November 2016 through April 2018 for between $550 and $750.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18175?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18175?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,400