Progress Lighting · Recalled
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers
A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
- Units
- About 1,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $200
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
Only Progress Lighting ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixtures with model numbers P5526-20 and P5526-44 are included in the recall. The light fixtures have three flame-shaped lights inside a beveled glass and solid frame. The fixtures require (3) 60-watt light bulbs. "Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China" and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product.
The file
- Sold at
- Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for about $200.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Pegtom, of Hong Ding, China, Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.
Incident log
Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture.
For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (866) 418-5543 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site 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 MAR 19 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.