CPSC2007-11-21
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at www.cooperlighting.com. The fixture should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.
Sold at
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2007 to October 2007 for between $8 and $10.
Affected count
About 274,000
Injuries reported
Cooper Lighting has received six reports of consumers experiencing an electric shock. No serious injuries have occurred.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 440-1676 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cooperlighting.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Cooper-Lighting-Recalls-Fluorescent-Shop-Lights-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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