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Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores

Recalled March 12, 2015 · CPSC recall 15098 · Westinghouse Lighting

Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, side viewWestinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, bottom viewWestinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, with sample shade
Hazard
The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 5,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported

Description

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit.

Contact

Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.westinghouselighting.com and click on the safety notice at the top of the page for more information.

Product
Glass Shade Holders
Imported by
Westinghouse Lighting, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Retailers
Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12.
Made in
Taiwan

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