Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-11-21 · 08089
Hazards
When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08089
Date
2007-11-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights
Companies
Retailer(s)
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2007 to October 2007 for between $8 and $10.
Distributor(s)
Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Metalux fluorescent shop lights Model 9240. Only date codes between December 1, 2006 ("344 06") and September 14, 2007 ("257 07") are included in this recall. The date code format includes the day and the year. For example, "344 06" refers to the 344th day of year 2006, or December 1, 2006. The model number and date code can be found on the packaging and on labels adhered to the fixture housing.