Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
Recall 08360 · Aug 7, 2008 · Progress Lighting
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08360
- Date
- Aug 7, 2008
- Company
- Progress Lighting
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- Pendant-Style Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall involves the following models of pendant-style ceiling-mounted light fixtures: P3601-09, P3602-09, P3603-09, P3603-09EXP, P3685-09, P3685-09EXP, P4260-09, P4261-09, P4261-09EXP and P4262-09. The product number is located inside the canopy located flush with the ceiling. The fixtures have frosted white glass and a brushed aluminum finish.
What can happen
The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers.
The fix
Consumers should call 866-418-5543 to obtain a free repair kit and a certificate for a free installation of the repair kit by an electrician.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Progress Lighting has received three reports of incidents, including one report of a fixture falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical/lighting distributors and select Home Depot and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2008 for between $180 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pendant-style ceiling-mounted indoor light fixtures?
Consumers should call 866-418-5543 to obtain a free repair kit and a certificate for a free installation of the repair kit by an electrician.
What is the hazard?
The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure 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.