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CPSC2015-03-12

Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores

Westinghouse Lighting, of Philadelphia, Pa.

Product photos

Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, side view
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, side view
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, bottom view
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, bottom view
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, with sample shade
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, with sample shade
Hazard

The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Glass Shade Holders
Consumer contact
Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.westinghouselighting.com and click on the safety notice at the top of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Westinghouse-Lighting-Recalls-Glass-Shade-Holders

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