Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Parts
Recall 07514 · Dec 29, 2006 · Prescolite Inc.
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07514
- Date
- Dec 29, 2006
- Company
- Prescolite Inc.
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: TL60 and TL62. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.
What can happen
Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings and contact Prescolite to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Prescolite Inc. has received three reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from May 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $17.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trim assembly kits for recessed light fixtures?
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings and contact Prescolite to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.
What is the hazard?
Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby 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.