LED Explosion

SDMCF · 07-22-15, 12:03 PM

Anyone have any experience of LEDs exploding?

One of mine just exploded. I wasn't present but I am told there was a bang, the plastic cover blew off the face of the bulb, followed by a smell of burning. I have removed the bulb and it has a couple of holes in the base and the innards have clearly burnt badly. Now, several hours later, it still smells of burning.

How common is this? Saving a bit of electricity is not too important if I risk burning down my house.

07-22-15, 12:03 PM	#1
SDMCF Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Finland Posts: 125 Thanks: 5 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts	LED Explosion Anyone have any experience of LEDs exploding? One of mine just exploded. I wasn't present but I am told there was a bang, the plastic cover blew off the face of the bulb, followed by a smell of burning. I have removed the bulb and it has a couple of holes in the base and the innards have clearly burnt badly. Now, several hours later, it still smells of burning. How common is this? Saving a bit of electricity is not too important if I risk burning down my house.