Safety regulator, Cordelia Lighting Announce Recall of Hampton Bay® Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers
Recall 05038 · Nov 4, 2004 · Cordelia Lighting
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05038
- Date
- Nov 4, 2004
- Company
- Cordelia Lighting
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Hampton Bay® halogen light fixture
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves the Hampton Bay® three-head, flush-mount, halogen light fixture with silver metal rings on the lamp fixtures. It is 15.75 inches wide by 6 inches high. The lights have frosted glass shades. The position of the three lamps on the fixture can be adjusted by turning and bending the lamp heads. A clear label on the fixture reads "MADE IN CHINA," and "E91785."
What can happen
The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.
The fix
Customers should stop using the light fixtures and return them to the nearest Expo Design Center store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Five reports of incidents involving in-store displays have been reported by store associates. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Expo Design Center stores from February 2004 to August 2004 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hampton bay® halogen light fixture?
Customers should stop using the light fixtures and return them to the nearest Expo Design Center store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.
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.