Safety regulator, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures
Recall 04082 · Feb 11, 2004 · Progress Lighting
11,000
units affected
11,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04082
- Date
- Feb 11, 2004
- Company
- Progress Lighting
- Units affected
- 11,000
- Product
- Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves linear light fixtures intended for use in bathrooms. The fixtures were sold in 2-, 3- and 4-foot lengths with a ribbed, plastic lens covering the fluorescent tube. The Progress Lighting catalog numbers are 717430-EBO, 717330-EBO and 717230-EBO. Catalog numbers and manufacturing dates can be found on the UL label located under the plastic lens. Fixtures included in this recall were manufactured from January 1998 through February 2003.
What can happen
The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should contact Progress Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement fixture.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Progress Lighting has received four reports of fixtures overheating and burning, including one report of a fire causing smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lighting and electrical supply distributors, and home improvement stores by special order, from January 1998 through April 2003, for between $225 and $270.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fluorescent light bathroom fixtures?
Consumers should contact Progress Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement fixture.
What is the hazard?
The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
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.