Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 15182 · Jul 15, 2015 · Cooper Lighting
1,620,000
units affected
1,620,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15182
- Date
- Jul 15, 2015
- Company
- Cooper Lighting
- Units affected
- 1,620,000
- Product
- Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures
- Product type
- Fluorescent Lights
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between 182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format. Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture. Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL.
What can happen
The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, True Value and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through April 2015 for between $13 and $67.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cooper lighting, portfolio and utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures?
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire 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.