Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Released: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 274,000 Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights. When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Recall Details
Product
Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights
Hazards
When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents
Cooper Lighting has received six reports of consumers experiencing an electric shock. No serious injuries have occurred.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at
www.cooperlighting.com. The fixture should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.
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