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Coverage dated June 5, 2024 to June 6, 2024

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

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

Rechargeable lights have been recalled in the U.S. after one report of a consumer death, as well as several reports of fires and property damage.

FOX 29 Philadelphia's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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24 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    Over 1.2 Million Rechargeable Lights Recalled Over Fire Risk After Reported Death And Injury (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The lights were sold in-store and online in retailers including Lowe’s, Amazon and Ace Hardware between October 2017 and January 2024.

  2. Newsweek

    Lights recalled nationwide after person dies: Full list of impacted stores (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The recall for the rechargeable lights was issued over concerns the product could pose a fire and burn risk.

  3. CBS News

    Good Earth recalls 1.2 million lights after multiple fires and 1 death (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    One person died and another was treated for smoke inhalation in one of seven fires caused by product overheating.

  4. WHEC Rochester

    Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards, following one reported death (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the U.S. and Canada following a report of one consumer death.

  5. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Over 1.2M rechargeable lights recalled for fire hazards after reported death (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

    Published

    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Rechargeable lights have been recalled in the U.S. after one report of a consumer death, as well as several reports of fires and property damage.

  6. FOX Business

    More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights recalled following death, multiple fires (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Good Earth Lighting are recalling more than a million rechargeable lights over fire and burn hazards.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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