Fluorescent Worklights (Designers Edge) – Safety Risk (2001)

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Reason for Recall

As stated by CPSC

Fluorescent Worklights Recalled by The Designers Edge Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 March 13, 2001 Alert #01-510 CPSC, The Designers Edge Announce Recall of Fluorescent Worklights PRODUCT: Worklights - The Designers Edge, of Bellevue, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 180 fluorescent worklights with model number L-2001. The model number is located on the crossbar below the floodlight heads on a white sticker. It is a twin head, green telescoping worklight. All units with manufacturing dates from May 2000 and before are included in this recall. The manufacturing date is located on the same sticker as the model number. Home Depot stores nationwide and Northern Tool magazine sold these worklights from April 2000 through May 2000 for about $150. PROBLEM: The worklight's power cord has loose connections, which could result in live wires being exposed. It poses electrocution and shock hazards to consumers. Also, the firm mislabeled the worklight. The product improperly bears the UL mark and is marked "suitable for wet locations." INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using these worklights, and return them to the store where purchased for a free replacement. If light was purchased by mail order, contact the firm on how to receive your free replacement. For more information, call (800) 524-6808 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their web site at www.designersedge.com. Known purchasers were notified about this recall.

Recommended Action

Per CPSC guidance

The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.