CPSC, TSI Prime Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures

Recalled February 16, 2000 · CPSC recall 00069 · TSI Prime

Hazard

The light fixtures can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lights immediately, and call TSI Prime, to arrange for a free replacement.

Units

About 126,000

Incidents / injuries

TSI Prime has received three reports of these light fixtures short circuiting, resulting in scorch marks on ceilings. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The recall involves a four-bulb, flush-mount ceiling light fixture. The fixture has an eight-sided glass and brass enclosure. A sticker on the fixture near the base of one of the light sockets reads, "MADE IN CHINA," and "E181045." If the light fixture has the E181045 number, call TSI Prime for information to determine if it is part of the recall.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these lights immediately, and call TSI Prime, to arrange for a free replacement.

Contact

For more information, call TSI Prime toll-free at (877) 317-9237 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

Light fixtures

Imported by

TSI Prime Inc., of Coppell, Texas

Retailers

Wal-Mart and Lowe's stores nationwide sold the light fixtures for between $16 and $25. Wal-Mart sold the fixtures individually packaged from February 1998 through March 1999. Lowe's sold the fixtures in two-packs from January 1998 through January 2000.

Made in

China

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