Progress Lighting · Recalled
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts
Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.
- Units
- About 12,800
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $9–$27
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.
Incident log
Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.
For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to 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 DEC 28 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
