LED high bay light fixtures recalled for fire hazard

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Recalled High Bay Linear LED light fixture. Images CPSC

Nearly 200,000 LED high bay light fixtures are being recalled because they pose a fire hazard. 

Here are the details: 

Recalled items:

This recall involves more than 180,000 high bay linear LED light fixtures. The fixtures are rectangular, white, metal and are available in either 2-foot or 4-foot-wide configurations. 

By the numbers:

The model numbers can be found on the back of the fixture.

The 2-foot-wide model numbers include:

55202, 55203, 55208, 55209, 55209-WC, 55213, 55214, 55222, 55223, 55225, 55226, 55227, 55228, 55360, 55361, 55362, 55363, 55477, 55478, 55480, 55481, 55482, 55483, 55484, 55485, 55504, 55505, 55506, 55507, 55508, 55511, 55512, 55514, 55515, 55518, 55534, 55535, 55536, 55537, 55538, 55539, 55710, 55711, 55712, 55713, 55714, 55715.

The 4-foot-wide model numbers include: 

55213, 55214, 55215, 55230, 55231, 55232, 55364, 55365, 55366, 55367, 55487, 55491, 55492, 55510, 55521, 55716, 55717, 55720, 55722.

Reason for recall:

The light fixtures included in the recall pose a potential to start a fire. 

Dig deeper:

PQL said a potential issue has been identified with plastic retaining pins from one of our manufacturers used to secure the LED board inside some units. Over time, these pins may degrade, which could allow the LED board to come loose inside the fixture. If this happens, the LED strip may come in contact with the lens or other surrounding materials, creating a potential fire hazard. 

Sold at:

The lights have been sold at stores nationwide including LED Indy, Universal Lighting of America, Inc, and Independent Lighting, and online from January 2016 through June 2025 for between $50 to $350.

Why you should care:

The firm has received one report of a LED light fixture catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

What you can do:

Those who bought the fixture are urged to immediately stop using it and contact PQL for free replacement retaining pins.

Those who distribute or sell the products are also urged to stop selling it immediately. 

You can get more information here from PQL, or call PQL toll-free at 805-416-5251 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or email at safety@pqlighting.com.