Cooper Lighting Recalls Shower Light Trim and Glass Lens Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards1
Recall 12261 · Aug 29, 2012 · Cooper Lighting
50,400
units affected
50,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12261
- Date
- Aug 29, 2012
- Company
- Cooper Lighting
- Units affected
- 50,400
- Product
- Shower light trim
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves All-Pro shower light trim models ERT701, RE-ERT 701, ERT702 and ERT703 with a glass lens and date codes 347 11 through 119 12. The model number and date code are marked on underside of the portion of the trim facing the ceiling. The trim is used with light fixtures listed below. Shower light trim model numbers: Date codes: Used with light fixture model numbers: ERT701 RE-ERT701 ERT702 ERT703 347 11 through 119 12 Example: the 347th day of 2011 (or Dec. 13, 2011) through the 119th day of the 2012 (or April 28, 2012) ET700, ET700R, ET2700, EI700U, EI700 UAT Can also fit in H7T, H7RT, H7UIC, H7UIC, H27T, H27TCP, H27RT, H7TCP, H270ICAT, H271ICAT, H274E, H276E, H280E, H280EL, H280EEM, H283, H283EL, H280EICAT, H280ELICAT, H285E, H285EL, H285EEM, H285EEML, H287E, H287EL, H285EICAT, H285ELICAT, H7ICT, H7ICAT, H27ICAT
What can happen
The shower light's trim and glass lens can fall from the ceiling fixture, posing an impact and laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should contact Cooper Lighting immediately to receive free replacement trim for the shower light.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cooper Lighting has received 407 reports of trim pieces falling and breaking, including laceration injuries to a consumer's head and foot when struck by the light's trim and lens as they fell from the ceiling fixture.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide and by professional installers from January 2012 through July 2012 for about $13 for the trim and glass lens.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shower light trim?
Consumers should contact Cooper Lighting immediately to receive free replacement trim for the shower light.
What is the hazard?
The shower light's trim and glass lens can fall from the ceiling fixture, posing an impact and laceration hazard to consumers.
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.