CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures

Recalled February 11, 2004 · CPSC recall 04082 · Progress Lighting

Recalled Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixture

Hazard

The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Progress Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement fixture.

Units

11,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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 to do

Consumers should contact Progress Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement fixture.

Contact

Call Progress Lighting toll-free at (800) 447-0573 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.progresslighting.com

Product

Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures

Manufacturer(s)

Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.

Retailers

Lighting and electrical supply distributors, and home improvement stores by special order, from January 1998 through April 2003, for between $225 and $270.

Made in

United States · Mexico

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