About 1.2 million rechargeable lights for closets, cupboards, and other dark spaces were recalled after 1 person died when the light overheated and caused a fire in their home.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Good Earth Rechargeable Light induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or had property damage when a rechargeable light caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Good Earth Lighting Recalls 1.2 Million Rechargeable Lights After 1 Death Reported
In June 2024, Good Earth Lighting recalled more than 1.2 million rechargeable lights due to fire hazards and 1 report of a death.
The lights were recalled because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite the light’s plastic housing, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Closet Lights Pose Serious Fire Hazard
The recalled lights are primarily used in closets, cupboards, staircases, basements, and other dark places without hard-wired light fixtures. These places are particularly dangerous if a light catches on fire because there may not be smoke detectors nearby, people in the home may not see the fire because it is hidden from view, and there may be highly-flammable materials like clothing or boxes that fuel the fire.
Where Were They Sold?
The recalled lights were sold at hardware and home improvement stores nationwide, including Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Meijer, and Menards, and online from October 2017 through January 2024 for about $20 for the single unit and about $35 for the bundle.
1 Death Linked to Recalled Rechargeable Lights
There was 1 report of a person who died, and another person who was treated for smoke inhalation when the recalled light overheated and caused a fire in their home in 2023, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
How To Identify Recalled Lights
The recall involves Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights with model numbers starting with RE1122, RE1145, RE1362 and RE1250. In addition, about 37,800 lights were sold in Canada. The model number is printed on a white sticker on the back of the light.
Do I have a Good Earth Rechargeable Light Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Good Earth Rechargeable Light induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was injured or had property damage when a rechargeable light caught on fire, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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