Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard

Released: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 by CPSC

Jun

10

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 7,500 Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures. A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.

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Recall Details

Product

Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures

Description

The recall involves the International Series indoor (foyer) light fixtures. The light fixture has metal hardware and frosted white glass. The fixtures use either incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. “Made in/Hecho en/Fabrique aux China” and the model number are written on the packaging and inside the fixture’s canopy, which is attached to the ceiling. Model numbers involved are:
P2854-09EBWBP3443-09P4263-09
P2855-09EBWBP3444-09P4264-09
P2856-09EBWBP3445-09P4265-09
P2859-09EBWBP3789-09P4265-09EXP
P2860-09EBWBP3790-09 
P2861-09EBWBP3791-09 

Hazards

A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.

Incidents

Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises.

Remedy

Consumers who have either Progress Lighting’s or Thomasville Lighting’s recalled ceiling lights should carefully remove any of the glass, and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement.


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