TSI Prime Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, TSI Prime Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures
The light fixtures can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 126,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $16–$25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- TSI Prime Inc., of Coppell, Texas
Incident log
TSI Prime has received three reports of these light fixtures short circuiting, resulting in scorch marks on ceilings. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these lights immediately, and call TSI Prime, to arrange for a free replacement.
For more information, call TSI Prime toll-free at (877) 317-9237 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.