Ceiling fixtures
CPSC Recall #17-030 — November 10, 2016
Product
Ceiling fixtures
Description
This recall involves four style numbers of Kichler Krystal Ice flush mount ceiling fixtures with square or cylindrical chrome or bronze-colored metal cage shades and clear crystal accents. They were sold with four 40-watt light bulbs. Style numbers include 38182, 38183, 38198, and 38199. The style numbers and “Kichler Home Center” are printed on the inside of the canopy.
Hazard
The 40-watt halogen bulb sold with the ceiling fixtures burns too hot for the electrical supply wires in the ceiling, posing a fire hazard. The fixtures also pose a fire hazard in homes with older wiring, even if used with lower wattage bulbs.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fixtures and remove the 40-watt bulbs. Contact Kichler for free 25 watt bulbs and new warning labels. The new labels identify 25-watts as the maximum allowable wattage and the appropriate home wiring (90°C supply wire) for use with the fixture. Consumers with older homes built before 1985 without upgraded wiring can contact the firm for a full refund. Consumers who are uncertain if their home’s wiring has been upgraded can contact Kichler for more information about an inspection by a licensed electrician.
Units Affected
About 68,600 (in addition, about 2,300 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Lowe’s from April 2015 through June 2016 and lighting showrooms from January 2016 through August 2016 for about $120.
Importer
The L.D. Kichler Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In
China