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Product recall · CPSCJune 10, 2008Serious
Progress Lighting Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
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What’s wrong
A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.progresslighting.com
The product
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: P2854-09EBWB P3443-09 P4263-09 P2855-09EBWB P3444-09 P4264-09 P2856-09EBWB P3445-09 P4265-09 P2859-09EBWB P3789-09 P4265-09EXP P2860-09EBWB P3790-09 P2861-09EBWB P3791-09 The fixtures were also sold under the Thomasville Lighting brand name.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,500
- Recall date
- June 10, 2008
- Brand
- Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises.
Electrical/lighting distributors and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2005 through March 2008 for between $290 and $1,150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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