Over 1.2M rechargeable lights recalled for fire hazards after reported death [Video]

More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights have been recalled across North America after a report of a consumer death, U.S. officials said. 

The recall was announced in a notice on Thursday from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It involves more than 1.2 million Good Earth Rechargeable Integrated Lights sold in the U.S., as well as about 37,800 lights sold in Canada. 

The notice states that Good Earth Lighting’s integrated light bars have batteries that can overheat and cause the unit to catch on fire – posing serious burn and smoke-inhalation risks.

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The CPSC said one consumer died, and another was treated for smoke inhalation when the product overheated and caused a fire in their home in 2023. Good Earth Lighting said it was aware of nine additional reports of lights overheating, including six that resulted in fires and property damage.

In a statement, Good Earth Lighting said it …