CPSC, The Designers Edge Announce Recall of Fluorescent Worklights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-03-13). Hazards: electric shock. Models: L-2001. About 180 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01510 |
| Published | 2001-03-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-15 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Fluorescent worklights, model number L-2001 |
| Firm named in the title | The Designers Edge |
| Firms | The Designers Edge, of Bellevue, Wash. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 180 |
| Model numbers | L-2001 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores nationwide and Northern Tool magazine sold these worklights, from April 2000 through May 2000, for about $150. |
Description
The recalled products are 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.
Hazard
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."
Remedy
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. Known purchasers were notified about this recall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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