Progress Lighting · Recalled
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard
A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.
- Units
- About 7,500
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $290–$1,150
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves the International Series indoor (foyer) light fixtures. The light fixture has metal hardware and frosted white glass. The fixtures use either incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. "Made in/Hecho en/Fabrique aux China" and the model number are written on the packaging and inside the fixture's canopy, which is attached to the ceiling. Model numbers involved are: P2854-09EBWB P3443-09 P4263-09 P2855-09EBWB P3444-09 P4264-09 P2856-09EBWB P3445-09 P4265-09 P2859-09EBWB P3789-09 P4265-09EXP P2860-09EBWB P3790-09 P2861-09EBWB P3791-09 The fixtures were also sold under the Thomasville Lighting brand name.
The file
- Sold at
- Electrical/lighting distributors and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2005 through March 2008 for between $290 and $1,150.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.
Incident log
Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises.
What the notice says to do
Consumers who have either Progress Lighting's or Thomasville Lighting's recalled ceiling lights should carefully remove any of the glass, and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement.
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 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 JUN 10 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
