CPSC2014-05-22
Cordelia Lighting Recalls Two-Lamp Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Cordelia Lighting Inc., Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
Hazard
The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the shop lights and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Sold at
The Home Depot from August 2013 through March 2014, for about $13.
Affected count
About 222,000
Injuries reported
Cordelia Lighting has received 888 reports of incidents, including 382 of units smoking, 328 of units catching on fire, 173 of units sparking and five of units with electrical arcing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Fluorescent Shop Lights
Consumer contact
Cordelia Lighting at (800) 345-0542, extension 3001 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cordelia-Lighting-Recalls-Two-Lamp-Fluorescent-Shop-LightsDon't want to check this manually?
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