CPSC2019-06-04
Generation Brands Recalls Glass Pendant Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury
Guangzhou Xiongyi Precision Metalworking Co., Ltd., of China
Hazard
The small glass pendant light fixtures can detach from their electrical cord, causing the fixture to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately prevent people from going under the light fixture and contact Tech Lighting to receive a free repair kit. Consumers will need to schedule installation of the repair kit by a certified electrician, and Tech Lighting will reimburse the consumer for the service.
Sold at
Independent lighting retailers nationwide and online at build.com, Circa Lighting, Lightology, Lumens, Wayfair, and Y Lighting from January 2013 through December 2018 for between $385 and $525.
Affected count
About 1,200 (in addition, 30 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the glass pendant detaching from the light fixture, resulting in injury to a bystander standing directly beneath it.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Small Stratton glass pendant light fixtures
Consumer contact
Tech Lighting toll-free at 888-475-1136 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.techlighting.com and click on the recall button at the bottom of the home page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Generation-Brands-Recalls-Glass-Pendant-Light-Fixtures-Due-to-Risk-of-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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