Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers
Released: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures. A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
Recall Details
Product
Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures
Description
Only Progress Lighting ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixtures with model numbers P5526-20 and P5526-44 are included in the recall. The light fixtures have three flame-shaped lights inside a beveled glass and solid frame. The fixtures require (3) 60-watt light bulbs. “Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China” and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product.
Hazards
A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
Incidents
Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture.
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