CPSC2015-07-15
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.
Hazard
The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.
Sold at
Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, True Value and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through April 2015 for between $13 and $67.
Affected count
About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures
Consumer contact
Cooper Lighting toll-free at (866) 461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on "Safety Notices" under the Resources tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Cooper-Lighting-Recalls-Fluorescent-Lighting-FixturesDon't want to check this manually?
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