The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recently issued a notice that Ace Hardware has recalled LED clamp lights due to shock and fire hazards. The consumer group warned consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed, and noted it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

The recalled Ace Clamp-On LED Work Lights, (LEDinside/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Ace Clamp-On LED Work Lights

Hazard: The cord bushing inside the light base could fail, allowing the cord wiring to pull out of the base, exposing bare wire and presenting a shock and fire hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Ace Hardware toll-free at (888) 827-4223 anytime or email carecenter@acehardware.com or online at www.acehardware.com and click on the Product Recalls link for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 15,000

Description: This recall includes the Ace Clamp-On LED Work Light measuring 3 inches wide by 2.5 inches deep and 2.25 inches high. It has a silver plastic lamp head with black rubber sides and eight LED lights on one side; a black plastic cube-shaped lamp base sized 1.75 inches wide by 2.25 inches deep by 2 inches high, a 6-foot black cord; and silver clamp with black rubber grips. The recalled units are stamped with the model number "DC004" and date code "08/13" on the back of the light base.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

The recalled Ace Clamp-On LED Work Lights, (LEDinside/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled clamp lights and return them to the local Ace Hardware store for a full refund.

Sold by: Ace Hardware retail stores and other hardware stores nationwide and online at www.acehardware.com from September 2013 to December 2013 for between $10 and US$ 22.

Importer: Ace Hardware Corp. of Oak Brook, Ill.

Manufactured in: Indonesia

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