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CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-11-06 · 02036

Hazards

The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.

Recall

Number
02036
Date
2001-11-06
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights

Companies

Manufacturer(s)
Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Retailer(s)
Electricians and electrical supply companies sold these lights nationwide, from March 1998 through July 1999, for about $90.

Description

The recalled fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights were sold in various shapes and sizes including domes, cylinders and rectangles. The white Underwriters Laboratories label on the light contains the manufacturer's name, "PROGRESS LIGHTING;" the manufacture date, between March 1998 and March 1999; and catalog number. The label is located on the fixture's housing, under the white plastic lens covering the bulbs. Consumers should turn off the power before removing the lens to examine the lights. The recalled lights have the following catalog numbers: 711460-005, 711560-EB0, 711660-EB0, 711660-EB5, 714710-005, 715715-085, 714730-005, 714810-EB0, 714815-EB0, 714830-EB0, 714910-EB0, 714915-EB0, 714930-EB0, 716030-095, 716035-005, 716130-EB0, 716135-EB0, 716230-EB0, 716235-EB0, 720110-005, 720530-005, 720630-005, 721330-EB0, 721430-EB0, 721530-EB0, 721630-EB0, 726230-EB0, 726235-003, 726330-EB0, 726430-EB0, 726435-003, 728560-EB0, 733435-003, and 733530-003

Source

Authoritative
CPSC recall page
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