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.
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-HoldersDon't want to check this manually?
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