Bell outdoor electric lighting equipment

2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jun 17, 2019. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

2reports to CPSC
Jun 17, 2019the latest report was made
Jun 4, 2019the earliest
2with the company’s comments

Brand: Bell
Maker: Hubbell-BellMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Outdoor electric lighting equipmentCPSC’s product type: Outdoor Electric Lighting Equipment (code 1452), in Yard & Garden: Outdoor Lighting

By month

2 reports from July 2018 to June 2019; the most in June 2019, 2.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
June 2019	2

How badly anyone was hurt

Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Jun 17, 2019, sent to the company Jul 19, 2019, published by CPSC Jul 18, 2019

The product, in the report: Bell Bronze Portable Outdoor Landscape Flood Light

This product is not weatherproof as it claims to be. The same day these were placed outside a heavy rain came through and caused 2 of these fixture to blow a circuit and fry the outdoor outlet. Water had pooled in the base of the lampholder. Not safe.

Model
SL101B
Bought from
Home Depot, Texas
Bought
May 30, 2019
Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Bell, made or sold by Hubbell-Bell
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/2/2019) Hubbell-Bell: Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware), RACO/TayMac/BELL Division (“BELL”) takes product safety issues very seriously and thoroughly investigates each report made to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) or to our company. After reviewing CPSC Report Nos. 20190604-373DA-2147380600 and 20190617-055AA-2147380396 (collectively, the “Reports”) attributed to our Bronze Portable Outdoor Landscape Flood Light SL101B (the “Portable Flood Light”), we determined that we are unable to cross-reference either of the Reports with a prior Customer Service call or investigation. BELL does sell a Portable Flood Light at Home Depot throughout the United States. While BELL is not able to confirm that the specific products at issue are BELL products, for the purpose of responding to this Report, BELL assumes that the product identified in the Reports is BELL’s Portable Flood Light. The Portable Flood Light consists of a gasketed outlet, affixed atop an anchoring stake with a locking swivel knuckle, permitting the user to place the Portable Flood Light into various landscape locations, and direct the field of illumination as a spotlight where desired. BELL’s Portable Flood Light is UL-listed, for use as-directed, under UL Category QOWZ Luminaires, Portable. This UL Category requires the use of a holographic UL label, which is affixed to our Portable Flood Light. The UL Listing may be confirmed in the UL Product iQ Database under File Number E310318. The BELL Portable Flood Light is not sold with a bulb. Consumers are instructed to use a 75-150W PAR38 lamp with the BELL Portable Flood Light. Consumers are further instructed to ensure that the PAR38 lamp used does not have raised ribs or other protrusions on the neck that interfere with the gasket. When a smaller bulb, or a PAR38 bulb with raised ribs or other protrusions on the neck is used, the bulb might not create a seal with the gasket, and might not be weather resistant. As a result, when a smaller bulb, or a PAR38 bulb with raised ribs or other protrusions of the neck is used, water could potentially intrude into the socket, and cause the Portable Flood Light to fail. Water intrusion into the socket could also potentially increase the chance of a shock. In conclusion, BELL believes that the situations described in the Reports were most likely caused by the Consumers’ use of an improper bulb that was either ribbed or too small, which may have allowed water to enter the socket. As always, we encourage customers with any product questions or problems to contact BELL Customer Service directly by calling (800) 992-7030. Our staff will provide guidance, repair or replacement, as appropriate according to our standard warranty.

CPSC report 20190617-055AA-2147380396. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, care not known
Made Jun 4, 2019, sent to the company Jul 19, 2019, published by CPSC Jul 9, 2019

The product, in the report: Bell Bronze Portable Outdoor Landscape Flood Light. Model SL101B

Safety Issue I purchased 2 Bell Outdoor portable metal spike lights SL101B from Home Depot. I accidentally GOT SHOCKED as soon as I touched one of those lights when it was wet. It might be affected by irrigation and water dripped inside. For safety concern, I tried to look it up on UL website and see if it is a listed safety products. Unfortunately the website does not show any information about this specific item, neither the product itself has UL control number. In my opinion, this may be a fake UL certified product that and must be spotted by CPSC and retailers.

Model
SL101B
Bought from
Home Depot, North Carolina
Bought
Apr 15, 2019
Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 37, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
Self
As this report names them
Brand Bell, made or sold by Hubbell-Bell
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Level of care not known

The company’s comments, in its own words

(8/2/2019) Hubbell-Bell: Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware), RACO/TayMac/BELL Division (“BELL”) takes product safety issues very seriously and thoroughly investigates each report made to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) or to our company. After reviewing CPSC Report Nos. 20190604-373DA-2147380600 and 20190617-055AA-2147380396 (collectively, the “Reports”) attributed to our Bronze Portable Outdoor Landscape Flood Light SL101B (the “Portable Flood Light”), we determined that we are unable to cross-reference either of the Reports with a prior Customer Service call or investigation. BELL does sell a Portable Flood Light at Home Depot throughout the United States. While BELL is not able to confirm that the specific products at issue are BELL products, for the purpose of responding to this Report, BELL assumes that the product identified in the Reports is BELL’s Portable Flood Light. The Portable Flood Light consists of a gasketed outlet, affixed atop an anchoring stake with a locking swivel knuckle, permitting the user to place the Portable Flood Light into various landscape locations, and direct the field of illumination as a spotlight where desired. BELL’s Portable Flood Light is UL-listed, for use as-directed, under UL Category QOWZ Luminaires, Portable. This UL Category requires the use of a holographic UL label, which is affixed to our Portable Flood Light. The UL Listing may be confirmed in the UL Product iQ Database under File Number E310318. The BELL Portable Flood Light is not sold with a bulb. Consumers are instructed to use a 75-150W PAR38 lamp with the BELL Portable Flood Light. Consumers are further instructed to ensure that the PAR38 lamp used does not have raised ribs or other protrusions on the neck that interfere with the gasket. When a smaller bulb, or a PAR38 bulb with raised ribs or other protrusions on the neck is used, the bulb might not create a seal with the gasket, and might not be weather resistant. As a result, when a smaller bulb, or a PAR38 bulb with raised ribs or other protrusions of the neck is used, water could potentially intrude into the socket, and cause the Portable Flood Light to fail. Water intrusion into the socket could also potentially increase the chance of a shock. In conclusion, BELL believes that the situations described in the Reports were most likely caused by the Consumers’ use of an improper bulb that was either ribbed or too small, which may have allowed water to enter the socket. As always, we encourage customers with any product questions or problems to contact BELL Customer Service directly by calling (800) 992-7030. Our staff will provide guidance, repair or replacement, as appropriate according to our standard warranty.

CPSC report 20190604-373DA-2147380600. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

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Bell outdoor electric lighting equipment

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How badly anyone was hurt

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