CPSC2012-06-19
Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corporation
Hazard
The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture, avoid direct contact with the fixture and contact Thomas Lighting to arrange for a free in-home repair of the fixtures by a qualified electrician.
Sold at
Electrical distributors and lighting wholesalers nationwide from July 2010 through July 2011 for between $19 and $50 as Thomas Lighting products.
Affected count
About 83,750
Injuries reported
Thomas Lighting has received 11 reports of defective fixtures which resulted in the home's Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) tripping. No injuries have been reported to the firm.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount light fixtures
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Thomas Lighting at (800) 764-0756 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.thomaslighting.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Ceiling-Mounted-Light-Fixtures-Recalled-by-Thomas-Lighting-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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