Progress Lighting · Recalled
CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures
The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
- Units
- 11,000
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $225–$270
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Lighting and electrical supply distributors, and home improvement stores by special order, from January 1998 through April 2003, for between $225 and $270.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- Mexico, United States
- Recalled by
- Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Progress Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement fixture.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 11 2004; last revised JAN 28 2025.