(NEXSTAR) — Illinois-based Good Earth Lighting Inc. is recalling more than 1.2 million units of its Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights after the reported death of one user and reports of injury and/or fires from others.
Customers should immediately stop using the lights, which contain lithium iron batteries that can potentially overheat and cause the lights' plastic housing to catch flame, according to the recall.
The recalled units can be identified by their model numbers and specifications:
The lights were sold nationally at Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Meijer and Menards, in addition to other home improvement and hardware stores. The recalled items were also offered for sale online at Good Earth Lighting's website, Amazon and QVC. The lights were sold between October 2017 and January 2024, costing about $20 for a single unit or around $35 for a bundle.
In addition to the report of one customer's death, another user reported being treated for smoke inhalation after the product caused a fire in their home, Good Earth Lighting says. There are reports of nine other incidents, including six that resulted in fire damage, according to the company.
Customers with the affected lights are recommended to contact Good Earth Lighting for a free replacement item of equal value to the purchase price of the recalled item, according to the recall.
Good Earth Lighting also warns that about 37,800 Rechargeable Integrated Lights were sold in Canada.
If you have further questions or concerns, you can visit the Good Earth Lighting product recall page or call the company at (800) 291-8838 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
