CPSC2013-11-05
Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard
Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y.
Hazard
The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Cooper Crouse-Hinds to determine if their product is recalled and whether they will receive a full refund, a free replacement, or a free repair of the ceiling box. If unable to determine via phone, Cooper Crouse-Hinds will send a representative to conduct an on-site identification of the recalled product.
Sold at
Electrical supply stores and sales to commercial contractors, professional installers and other end users by authorized distributors nationwide from December 2012 to April 2013 for between $1.50 and $4.
Affected count
About 22,400
Injuries reported
Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one ceiling box cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ceiling boxes
Consumer contact
Cooper Crouse-Hinds toll-free at (866) 764-5454 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.crousehinds.com and click on Safety Recall under Quick Links on the right of the page for more information
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cooper-Crouse-Hinds-Recalls-Ceiling-Boxes-Designed-to-Support-Ceiling-Light-FixturesDon't want to check this manually?
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