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U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008 |
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008 |
Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010 |
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2008 |
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire. |
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2006 |
Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2005 |
Sea Gull Lighting Products Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to a manufacturing defect in a component part, the light fixture could fall and strike a person beneath the light fixture. The fixture also poses a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003 |
Ceiling Light Fixtures Recalled by Sea Gull Lighting Inc. The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 27, 2008 |
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2006 |
Streetlights Recalled by Beacon Products Due to Injury Hazard to Passersby The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. This poses a risk of injury for persons beneath the fixtures. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2004 |
Fluorescent Light Fixtures Recalled by Progress Lighting The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 15, 2006 |
Gotham Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Risk of Falling Parts The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling, striking consumers. |
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2008 |
Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC December 28, 2006 |
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60. |
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005 |
Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007 |
Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2010 |
Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard An "S" hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. This poses an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2006 |
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: TL60 and TL62. |
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2004 |
Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2011 |
Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate The fixtures can malfunction and fail to illuminate in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in the event of an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007 |
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard When the two prongs on the plug's electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2005 |
Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2004 |
Cordelia Lighting Recall of Hampton Bay Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004 |
Brass Light Gallery Recall of Wall Sconces The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2001 |
Progress Lighting Recall Fluorescent Lights The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006 |
Tu-Wire(R) Dimming Ballasts Used With Compact Fluorescent Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard If not properly grounded, these ballasts can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast. |
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2007 |
Cooper Lighting Emergency Lights Recalled, Could Fail to Illuminate in an Emergency A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating in the event of a power failure. |
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008 |
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2006 |
Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard The sheath that protects the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during lamp assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 12, 2008 |
Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2003 |
Guth Lighting Recall of Lighting Fixtures The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. |
U.S. CPSC January 6, 2011 |
Quoizel Inc. Recalls Outdoor Hanging Lantern Due to Fall Hazard The glass lantern can separate from the top support ring and fall, injuring people who are nearby. |
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2009 |
Pensi Ceiling Fans Recalled by The Modern Fan Co. Due to Fall and Injury Hazard The internal coupler that connects the down rod assembly to the motor can break and cause the fan to fall from the ceiling, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007 |
LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire. |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009 |
Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Staples Stores The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC July 3, 2008 |
Outdoor Canopies Sold Exclusively at BJ's Wholesale Club Recalled by Wanda Technology Due to Fire Hazard The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 24, 2008 |
Cost Plus Recalls Santorini Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2008 |
Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2004 |
Classic Sport Companies Inc. Recall of Table Soccer Games The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004 |
APA Marketing Inc. Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 27, 2007 |
Mirraco Recalls Bicycles Due to Wheel Fork Failure Hazard The front wheel forks on these bicycles could have been welded improperly. This poses a risk that the weld could fail, and the rider could lose control and fall. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2008 |
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 13, 2008 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. |
U.S. CPSC February 4, 2009 |
Playland International Recalls Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard The metal around the weld at the top of the swing frame can fail, causing the top bar to fall, posing a fall and impact hazard to the user or by-standers. |
U.S. CPSC October 2, 2003 |
Technuity Inc. Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2005 |
The Perrigo Co. Recall of Multivitamins The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law, which could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child. |
U.S. CPSC August 4, 2004 |
Osram Sylvania Products Recall of Decorative Light Bulbs The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use. The broken glass can present a laceration injury to consumers, the hot broken bulb can present a burn injury to consumers, and an exposed bulb filament can present a shock hazard if handled while power remains applied to the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2005 |
Ginger Recall of Bathroom Light Fixtures The glass shades can separate from the light fixture, posing a risk that a consumer could be cut by the broken glass if the shade were to fall and break. |
U.S. CPSC October 17, 2002 |
Fanimation Recalls Ceiling Fans The hanger bracket can break, which could cause the fan to fall from the ceiling and seriously injure anyone standing nearby. |
U.S. CPSC January 10, 2008 |
Torchiere Lamps Recalled By L G Sourcing Due to Fire Hazard; Lamps Sold Exclusively At Lowe's Stores A short circuit in the lamps' wiring can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |