Prescolite · Recalled
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. 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 700
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $9–$17
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
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: TL60 and TL62. 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 May 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $17.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Prescolite Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.
Incident log
Prescolite Inc. has received three reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings and contact Prescolite to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.
For more information, contact Prescolite toll-free at (866) 269-6318 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.prescolite.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 29 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.
