Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores
Recall 15098 · Mar 12, 2015 · Westinghouse Lighting
5,000
units affected
5,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15098
- Date
- Mar 12, 2015
- Company
- Westinghouse Lighting
- Units affected
- 5,000
- Product
- Glass Shade Holders
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.
What can happen
The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled glass shade holders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit.
What is the hazard?
The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.
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.