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Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled April 30, 2010 · CPSC recall 10213 · Chain

Picture of Recalled Chain SetPicture of Recalled Chain Set and Commercial Light Fixture
Hazard
An "S" hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Cooper Lighting immediately for free replacement "S" hooks for all fixtures located within gymnasiums and similar recreational facilities. Maintenance personnel in these facilities should inspect the fixtures immediately and take down any units with straightened "S" hooks.
Units
About 5,000
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the AYC or HBAYC model chain set for use in a gymnasium or similar recreational facility with one of the following Metalux commercial light fixtures: F-Bay HB/2HB; F-Bay 2HBHD; F-Bay HBE; F-Bay HBHT; F-Bay HBI; F-Bay HBL; F-Bay 2HE Series 2HE; Arctic Bay AB; or Arctic Bay ABI.

What to do

Consumers should contact Cooper Lighting immediately for free replacement "S" hooks for all fixtures located within gymnasiums and similar recreational facilities. Maintenance personnel in these facilities should inspect the fixtures immediately and take down any units with straightened "S" hooks.

Contact

For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7228 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.metalux-lighting.com

Product
Chain sets sold with Metalux light fixtures
Distributed by
Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.
Retailers
Authorized distributors nationwide from May 2006 through March 2010 for between $1.50 and $3.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →