CPSC2001-11-06
CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights
Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard
The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and contact Progress Lighting to schedule an in-house repair. Consumers can call Progress Lighting or or write to: Progress Lighting, P.O. Box 5704, Spartanburg, SC 29304, Attn: Tim Powell.
Sold at
Electricians and electrical supply companies sold these lights nationwide, from March 1998 through July 1999, for about $90.
Affected count
About 10,600
Injuries reported
Progress Lighting has received two reports of these fluorescent lights smoking and smoldering. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Progress Lighting at (866) 696-8593 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can go to the firm's web site at www.progresslighting.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Progress-Lighting-Announce-Recall-of-Fluorescent-LightsDon't want to check this manually?
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