Safety regulator, Sea Gull Lighting Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures
Recall 03130 · May 22, 2003 · Sea Gull Lighting Inc.
7,100
units affected
7,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03130
- Date
- May 22, 2003
- Company
- Sea Gull Lighting Inc.
- Units affected
- 7,100
- Product
- Ceiling Light Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled ceiling-mounted light fixtures come in six different models - 5359-01, 5359-02, 5359-15, 5370-15, 5370-98, and 5372-02 - which can only be accurately identified on the packaging or receipts. The white glass lights have an antique brass, polished brass, white, or brushed stainless finish and do not have any exposed screws. The light fixture is twisted into the base and locks in place. Because the light fixtures have no visible label or identifying marks on the outside, consumers are advised to look at the pictures or contact the company for more information.
What can happen
The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact the Sea Gull Lighting dealer from whom the light fixtures were purchased or the company, to receive a free replacement fixture.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sea Gull has received two reports of the fixtures shorting out, though there have been no reports of fire or injuries.
- Sold at
- Electrical supply dealers and contractors sold and installed the fixtures, from July 2002 through February 2003. These fixtures were not sold at retail stores.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ceiling light fixtures?
Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact the Sea Gull Lighting dealer from whom the light fixtures were purchased or the company, to receive a free replacement fixture.
What is the hazard?
The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to 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.