LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard

The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 13142
Affected scope: About 554,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group recalled The 120-volt LED bulbs, sold as 6- 8- and 9-watt bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts), we….

LED Light Bulbs Recalled by Lighting Science Group Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group in March 19, 2013. Reason: The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Sc…. Verify recall #13142 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group issued this CPSC recall-The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: March 19, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13142 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The 120-volt LED bulbs, sold as 6- 8- and 9-watt bulbs (equivalent to 40 or 50 watts), were marketed under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse. The model numbers A19, G25 and R20/PAR20 are found on the packaging and on the light-colored circular neck above the base of the bulb where the date code is also printed. The date code reflects the week and year of manufacture; for example date code L4010 was produced during the 40th week of 2010. The date codes listed below may have the letters "CH" or "MX" at the end. For example, date code L4010 can also appear as L4010CH or L4010MX. The date codes are: L4010 L4110 L4210 L4310 L4410 L4510 L4610 L4710 L4810 L4910 L5010 L5110 L5210 L5310 L0111 L0211 L0311 L0411 L0511 L0611 L0711 L0811 L0911 L1011 L1111

Reason for recall

The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13142
Date reported	March 19, 2013
Date initiated	March 19, 2013
Recalling firm	Citizen Electronics and Lighting Science Group
Affected scope	About 554,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The bulbs can overheat during use, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately remove the bulbs from sockets and lamps and contact Light Science Group for replacement bulbs.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 19, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13142.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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