Fluorescent Shop Lights
CPSC Recall #14-190 — May 22, 2014
Product
Fluorescent Shop Lights
Description
Lamp sockets in Commercial Electric brand shop lights can have loose connections. This can cause electrical arcing and fire.
Hazard
The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire.
Incidents / Injuries
Cordelia Lighting has received 888 reports of incidents, including 382 of units smoking, 328 of units catching on fire, 173 of units sparking and five of units with electrical arcing. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the shop lights and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 222,000
Sold At
The Home Depot from August 2013 through March 2014, for about $13.
Manufactured In
China