Cooper Lighting Recalls Commercial Reflector Assembly with Glass Lens Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 12185 · May 23, 2012 · Cooper Lighting
21,000
units affected
21,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12185
- Date
- May 23, 2012
- Company
- Cooper Lighting
- Units affected
- 21,000
- Product
- Portfolio 7-inch reflector assembly with glass lens
- Product type
- Indoor Lighting
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves circular, 7-inch diameter Portfolio aluminum reflector with glass lens designed to be inserted into a light fixture. This reflector is intended for use in indoor, commercial applications, such as office buildings, schools and shopping malls. There are four springs attached to the lip of the reflector. Reflectors marked with a barcoded stamp on their outside surface are not subject this recall. The recall includes reflectors with the following catalogue descriptions: 7080*G, 7081*G, 7280*G, 7281*G, 7380*G, 7381*G, 7780*G, 7781*G, MSP5429*, MSP5443*, OLD-7280KLI4G and 7-inch reflectors with glass lens with the "PDR" (Product Deviation Request or customized product designation) prefix; however, this description does not appear on the product. The recalled assembly is used in the following lighting fixtures: C7018*, C7042*, C7113*, C7118*, C7126*, C7142*, C7213*, C7218*, C7226*, C7242*HD7*, and MD7*.
What can happen
The reflector can fall out of its fixture to the ground, which could result in an injury hazard.
The fix
Maintenance personnel in facilities with these fixtures should check them immediately, take down any units without a barcoded stamp and contact Cooper Lighting for free replacement springs.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cooper Lighting has received 23 reports of reflectors falling. No injuries have been reported to the firm.
- Sold at
- Authorized distributors nationwide from May 2008 through February 2012 for between $50 and $100, depending on options and finish type.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled portfolio 7-inch reflector assembly with glass lens?
Maintenance personnel in facilities with these fixtures should check them immediately, take down any units without a barcoded stamp and contact Cooper Lighting for free replacement springs.
What is the hazard?
The reflector can fall out of its fixture to the ground, which could result in an injury hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.