Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
Recall 08300 · Jun 10, 2008 · Progress Lighting
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08300
- Date
- Jun 10, 2008
- Company
- Progress Lighting
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
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.
What can happen
A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises.
- Sold at
- Electrical/lighting distributors and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2005 through March 2008 for between $290 and $1,150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled indoor ceiling light fixtures?
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.
What is the hazard?
A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby 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.