Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers
Recall 08228 · Mar 19, 2008 · Progress Lighting
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08228
- Date
- Mar 19, 2008
- Company
- Progress Lighting
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
Only Progress Lighting ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixtures with model numbers P5526-20 and P5526-44 are included in the recall. The light fixtures have three flame-shaped lights inside a beveled glass and solid frame. The fixtures require (3) 60-watt light bulbs. "Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China" and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product.
What can happen
A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
The fix
Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for about $200.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled progress lighting outdoor ceiling light fixtures?
Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture.
What is the hazard?
A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
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.