Cooper Lighting, LLC recalls Fluorescent Shoplights, Striplights and Wraparound Lights
- Starting date:
- July 15, 2015
- Posting date:
- July 15, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-54086
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Cooper Lighting, LLC
Affected products
Metalux and Utilitech fluorescent shoplights, striplights and wraparound lights
Product description
This voluntary recall involves certain fluorescent light fixtures sold under the Metalux and Utilitech brands. The affected products are UL certified with certification file number E75170.
| Product | Catalogue/Model Number | Individual UPC | Brand | Product Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wraparound | WP232R | 080083518654 | Metalux | 4 ft. 2 Lamp Economy Wraparound |
| Wraparound | WP232RLU | 080083518647 | Utilitech | 2 lamp Utility Wrap, Resi - Mast Pack 9 |
| Striplights | SNF117R | 080083520459 | Metalux | 2 ft. 1 Lamp T8 Striplight |
| Striplights | SNF117R | 080083520459 | Metalux | 2 ft., 1 Lp, Narrow FL Striplight, 120V |
| Striplights | SNF125R | 080083702299 | Metalux | 36" 1 Lamp T8 25W Striplight |
| Striplights | SNF217R | 080083520442 | Metalux | 2 ft. 2 Lamp T8 Striplight |
| Striplights | SNF217R | 080083520442 | Metalux | 2 ft. 2 Lamp T8 Striplight |
| Striplights | SL232R | 080083536443 | Metalux | 4 ft. 2 Lamp shoplight T8/32w 120v with res |
| Striplights | SL232RPC | 080083633166 | Metalux | 4 ft. 2 Light Shoplight with pull chain |
The catalogue/model number and date codes can be found on labels inside the fixture. The date code is found after the 6 digit/letter pre-code (eg. IC5003) and is comprised of three digits representing the day of the year and then two digits representing the year. For example, 182 11 means the 182nd day of 2011. If the product is still in its packaging, the catalogue/model number will also appear on the package.
Hazard identified
Electrical arcing can cause the lamp to melt and overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to consumers.
Neither Health Canada nor Cooper Lighting, LLC has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product in Canada.
Cooper Lighting, LLC has received 7 reports of overheating of these lighting fixtures in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
Number sold
Approximately 27 445 of the recalled products were sold in Canada and 1 617 272 units were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold between July 2011 and April 2015 in Canada and the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Guangdong Gangfeng Electrical Appliances CO Ltd.
Foshan City
CHINA
- Distributor
-
Cooper Lighting, LLC
Peachtree City
Georgia
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the fluorescent light fixtures and contact Cooper Lighting, LLC to receive a product replacement.
For more information, consumers may contact the company toll-free at 1-866-461-7819, between 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. EST Monday to Friday, by email or through the company's website.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.