Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-11-05 · 14013
Hazards
The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
14013
Date
2013-11-05
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ceiling boxes
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Electrical supply stores and sales to commercial contractors, professional installers and other end users by authorized distributors nationwide from December 2012 to April 2013 for between $1.50 and $4.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves five models of Cooper Crouse-Hinds non-metallic, polycarbonate ceiling boxes with manufacturer or part numbers TP16002, TP16022, TP16023, TP16122 and TP16307. The black, round ceiling boxes are 1.5 to 2.25-inches deep and measure between 3.5 and 4-inches in diameter. These devices are used in the installation of ceiling lighting. "CROUSE-HINDS" and "14.8 CU. IN" or "20.8 CU. IN." appear inside the box. The part number is on the product's packaging.