Westinghouse Lighting · Recalled
Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores
The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.
- Units
- About 5,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $12
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.
The file
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12.
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Westinghouse Lighting, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit.
Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.westinghouselighting.com and click on the safety notice at the top of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
