Cooper Lighting has pulled the plug on about 42,000 Metalux Optimized High Bay (OHB) LED light fixtures after reports that the fixtures’ LED boards can overheat or press against the lens, creating a fire hazard. The recall, posted July 2, 2026, targets units commonly mounted in warehouses and other high-ceiling commercial spaces. Building owners and facilities managers are being told to stop using affected fixtures until they have been inspected and repaired or replaced.
Which models and date codes are included
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers catalog numbers OHB-60SE (date codes April 2020 through December 2022) and OHBL-60SE and OHBL-100SE (date codes October 2022 through May 15, 2025), totaling about 42,000 units. The commission reports that the fixtures were sold through Cooper Lighting authorized distributors nationwide from April 2020 through May 2025 for between $425 and $950, and that the firm has received nine reports of the fixtures catching fire. No injuries have been reported. For the full recall details and official guidance, see CPSC.
How to check the fixtures and get them repaired
Cooper Lighting says owners should register affected fixtures for a free repair or replacement on the company recall portal. The company can be reached at 800-954-7228 or by email at [email protected] to schedule service. The firm and safety officials advise maintenance staff to cut power and inspect fixtures for pin degradation, a loose LED board, or lens discoloration, and to stop using any unit that shows any of these warning signs. Cooper’s registration and scheduling form is available on the recall page at Cooper Lighting.
A pattern of high-bay recalls
This latest move follows a run of similar recalls in recent years tied to degrading plastic retaining pins that can let LED boards shift and ignite. Earlier this year PQL recalled roughly 186,520 high-bay fixtures for the same type of failure, and in 2024 Best Lighting Products recalled more than 710,000 units. National outlets reported both of those actions. For background reporting on the 2024 Best Lighting recall, see coverage on WSOC.
Legal and safety note
Federal law prohibits selling products that are subject to a Commission-ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC. The commission lists this action as recall number 26-599 and has posted it as a fast-track recall. If you see smoke, scorching, a loose LED board, or lens discoloration, cut power at the breaker and contact Cooper or a licensed electrician before attempting any inspection. Consumers may also report unsafe products at SaferProducts.gov and can view the CPSC recall notice for more information.
