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Archived - Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001715
Affected products
Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures
Product description
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:
- P2854-09EBWB
- P2855-09EBWB
- P2856-09EBWB
- P2859-09EBWB
- P2860-09EBWB
- P2861-09EBWB
- P3443-09
- P3444-09
- P3445-09
- P3789-09
- P3790-09
- P3791-09
- P4263-09
- P4264-09
- P4265-09
- P4265-09EXP
The fixtures were also sold under the Thomasville Lighting brand name.
Hazard identified
A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.
Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises.
No incidents or injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 1319 units of the recalled light fixtures were sold nationwide, including 298 units in Ontario.
Time period sold
The recalled product was sold from January 2005 through March 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China
Companies
- Importer
-
Progress Lighting
Greenville
South Carolina
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers who have either Progress Lighting or Thomasville Lighting recalled ceiling lights should carefully remove the glass.
Consumers may contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement.
For additional information, consumers may 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 or Recall Notice.
Consumer may also visit the web site of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) for further on this recall at: [NJS_FILE:8938bd5d-9d57-4166-a983-ba1b1f802cc4:bca02ec8-ca57-414f-bddf-b2a1e85be57f].