Many people still search for hexagon lights at Bunnings. As of October 2026, Bunnings no longer sells hexagon light kits, so the real choice is between other stores and online marketplaces, or a specialist like HexSpace. The real question is not where the box comes from. It is whether the kit on your ceiling is certified, protected against electric shock and backed by a warranty you can use.
That question got serious in March 2026, when Western Australia's electrical safety regulator banned a hexagon light kit sold at Bunnings. Below: what happened, what to check on any kit, and where a certified specialist kit fits.
What happened with the hexagon light kit sold at Bunnings?
On 5 March 2026, the WA Government published an electrical safety warning about the Light Ease LE5HEX hexagonal LED light kit. The kit had been sold at Bunnings from January 2026. WA's Director of Energy Safety banned its use, sale and hire.
The regulator listed three problems:
- Exposed live metal pins that a finger could easily reach.
- Poor protection of other energised parts.
- Inadequate insulation.
None of the electrical components carried a regulatory compliance mark. Trade publication ECD Online reported that the packaging showed one anyway.
Product Safety Australia then published a national recall for the LightEASE LE5HEX (identifying number 0983663), sold online and in Bunnings stores from 12 January to 16 February 2026.
The wider lesson applies to every store and marketplace: a printed logo on a box is not proof of compliance.
Hardware store or marketplace vs a specialist: how do they compare?
Here is a side-by-side. The middle column covers other hardware stores and online marketplaces, where third-party sellers list products. The right column covers HexSpace.
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| What you are checking | Other stores and marketplaces | HexSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Getting the product | In store: see the box and take it home straight away. Marketplace: shipped by the seller | Online. Orders are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Custom orders take longer, and we confirm the timing when you order. Any current delays are shown in the notice at the top of our site. |
| Certification | Depends on the brand; run the checks below | Hexagon kits are SAA and RCM certified; registered EESS Responsible Supplier (E20158) |
| Earthing | Varies by kit; check for an earthed (Class I) design or double insulation (Class II) | Class I earthed design with an earth wire, on plug-in and hardwired kits |
| Housing | Varies; ask what the frame is made of | Aluminium housing with polycarbonate diffuser |
| Kit sizes | Check how many sizes are offered for your ceiling | From the 2-Grid (1630 x 955 mm) up to the Large 39-Grid (6180 x 6550 mm), plus custom layouts |
| Colour temperature | Check which options are offered | Four fixed options: 6500K, 5000K, 4000K, 3000K |
| Warranty | Check the terms on the box or listing | Hexagon kits: 5 years for residential use and 3 years for commercial use |
| Returns | In store: at the counter. Marketplace: through the seller | Arranged with our team online |
A walk-in store is hard to beat on convenience. With HexSpace you get kits from the 2-Grid to the Large 39-Grid, four colour temperatures and SAA and RCM certification you can verify. Either way, the checks below still apply.
What should you check before buying a hexagon light kit in Australia?
Two terms first. RCM, the Regulatory Compliance Mark, is the mark a registered Responsible Supplier puts on electrical products that meet Australian and New Zealand safety requirements. SAA certification means an accredited certifier has assessed the product and issued a certificate for it. Now the five pre-purchase checks. Use them on any kit, including ours. Passing them does not prove a product is safe on its own, but failing any one is a good reason to stop and ask questions.
- Find the RCM mark on the product. It should be on the light or its label, not only on the box.
- Look up the supplier. Search the national EESS database. Under the Electrical Equipment Safety System, the business supplying in-scope electrical equipment should be registered as a Responsible Supplier. Ask the seller for their registration number. Ours is E20158.
- Check how it protects against shock. A Class I light relies on a protective earth: a 3-pin plug with an earth pin, or an earthed hardwire lead connected by a licensed electrician, with the earth carried through the connectors. A Class II light uses double or reinforced insulation instead and is marked with a square inside a square. If the listing does not say which it is, ask. Our hexagon kits are Class I and earthed.
- Check the connectors. Pins should sit inside a shroud. You should not be able to touch a live metal pin with a finger. That was the first fault the WA regulator listed.
- Read the warranty. Look for a written term in years and a business you can contact in Australia.
Our safety and compliance guide for Australia and New Zealand goes deeper on what compliance covers.
What do these details look like on a real kit?
Here are close-ups of the parts the checks are about. Each caption says which part comes from a HexSpace kit and which is a sample shown for comparison. The comparison samples are generic all-plastic tubes used to illustrate the checks. They do not represent any particular brand or store.
Left: a HexSpace aluminium tube end with three shrouded contacts, one of them the earth. Right: an all-plastic tube end with two pins and no earth contact, shown for comparison.
Left and right: aluminium tube profiles with clear end caps, as used in HexSpace kits. Middle: an all-plastic two-pin tube, shown for comparison.
A HexSpace Y connector. The brass contacts sit inside a clear shroud, and the earth runs through every joint.
Aluminium also helps move heat away from the LEDs, which supports the 50,000+ hours rated life. Plastic conducts heat far less well.
Common questions people ask before buying
- Is the cheaper kit good enough? Price alone does not tell you. Run the checks first.
- Will it plug into a normal power point? It depends on the kit and its power setup, so check before you buy (see below).
- What size do I need? Measure the ceiling, then compare kit sizes in millimetres, not grid counts alone.
One HexSpace buyer, Jason, compared our kit with one he had bought online before. He said ours was on another level: heavier, brighter and it just felt better quality. Another buyer, Carter H., said it looks amazing once it is up. Danny S. said his lights arrived promptly, came well packaged with clear instructions and were a breeze to install.
Who is HexSpace?
HexSpace designs and supplies hexagon lighting systems for Australia and New Zealand. Our team has over 13 years of experience in the lighting industry. Our hexagon kits are SAA and RCM certified, and HexSpace is a registered EESS Responsible Supplier (E20158). We have supplied kits for Jetts Fitness, IGA, and Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Toyota dealership spaces. Read more on why customers choose HexSpace.
What sizes and prices does HexSpace offer?
Size is the first thing to compare. Prices below are for the 6500K option, checked on 13 October 2026; other colour options can cost a little more.
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| Kit | Size (mm) | Power | Light output (approx.) | Price from (AUD) |
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| 5-Grid | 2360 x 1650 | 144W | 15,840 to 17,280 lm | $369 |
| 8-Grid | 2400 x 2600 | 210W | 23,100 to 25,200 lm | $629 |
| 11-Grid | 3275 x 2375 | 276W | 30,360 to 33,120 lm | $729 |
| 14-Grid | 4085 x 2375 | 342W | 37,620 to 41,040 lm | $929 |
| 23-Grid | 4200 x 3900 | 528W | 58,080 to 63,360 lm | $1,299 |
| 39-Grid | 5300 x 5000 | 852W | 93,720 to 102,240 lm | $2,599 |
For a single garage, most people choose between the 5-Grid and the 14-Grid. For a double garage, look at the 23-Grid to 39-Grid, or two kits from the 5-Grid to 14-Grid range. Every kit uses high-brightness SMD LEDs with CRI above 90, 110 to 120 lm/W efficiency and a 50,000+ hours rated life. See our hexagon garage lights range, or the lumens guide for garages.
On colour, we suggest 6500K for working garages and workshops, and 5000K for home garages and home gyms.
Can you install a hexagon kit yourself?
Our kits support both plug-in and hardwire installation. Kits with a single power lead come with a plug lead as standard, so once the grid is assembled and fixed in place, you can plug it into a power point and switch it on. How a kit connects depends on its size and your space, so ask us about the power setup for the kit you choose. If you want the lights hardwired into your wiring, that must be done by a licensed electrician.
On ceilings up to 4 m, kits are surface mounted. Above 4 m, use a suspension wire kit, sold separately. Our step-by-step install guide covers the full process.
What should you watch for next?
Product warnings can come out after a product is already on sale. Before you buy any hexagon kit, search its brand and model on the WA Government and Product Safety Australia websites. Keep your receipt and the box label, so you can match a model number if a warning is issued later.
So, where should you buy hexagon lights now?
If you were looking for hexagon lights at Bunnings, they are no longer on sale there. If you buy from another store or marketplace, make sure the kit passes the five pre-purchase checks. If you want a kit sized to your ceiling, a choice of colour temperature and SAA and RCM certification you can verify, HexSpace is built for that. Compare every size in our hexagon lighting range, or send us your room size for a custom layout quote.
We ship Australia-wide and to New Zealand, with free shipping on Australian orders over $300.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bunnings sell hexagon lights?
Not any more. As of October 2026, Bunnings no longer sells hexagon light kits. It sold the Light Ease LE5HEX from 12 January to 16 February 2026, and that kit was banned in Western Australia and recalled nationally in March 2026.
Which hexagon light kit was banned in WA?
The Light Ease LE5HEX hexagonal LED light kit. On 5 March 2026, WA's Director of Energy Safety banned its use, sale and hire after finding exposed live metal pins, poor protection of other energised parts and inadequate insulation. Product Safety Australia also published a national recall. Owners should stop using it and return it to Bunnings for a full refund.
How can I check if a hexagon light kit is RCM certified?
Look for the RCM mark on the product itself, then search the brand or supplier on the national EESS database, or ask the seller for their Responsible Supplier number. A logo printed on the box is not proof on its own. Also check how it protects against shock: a Class I light needs a protective earth through a 3-pin plug or an earthed hardwire lead, while a Class II light uses double insulation instead. No live pins should be exposed.
Are HexSpace hexagon kits SAA and RCM certified?
Yes. Our hexagon kits are SAA and RCM certified, and HexSpace is a registered EESS Responsible Supplier (E20158). The warranty is 5 years for residential use and 3 years for commercial use.
Can I plug in a HexSpace hexagon light kit myself?
Our kits support both plug-in and hardwire installation. Kits with a single power lead come with a plug lead as standard, so once the grid is assembled and fixed in place, you can plug it into a power point and switch it on. How a kit connects depends on its size and your space, so ask us about the power setup for the kit you choose. If you want the lights hardwired into your wiring, that must be done by a licensed electrician.
Last updated: 13 October 2026. LE5HEX facts come from the WA Government's 5 March 2026 warning, the Product Safety Australia recall record and an ECD Online report of 9 March 2026; kit data comes from our product specifications and product pages on that date. Written by the HexSpace team. HexSpace designs and supplies hexagon lighting for Australia and New Zealand, and our hexagon kits are SAA and RCM certified. If anything here is out of date, please contact us.
