Contractor's Choice FasTest™ High Capacity Emergency Lighting Units
CPSC Recall #07-546 — May 8, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-546 |
| Recall Date | May 8, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 3,200 |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Authorized distributors nationwide from February 2006 through March 2007 for about $200. Authorized distributors resell and install the lights for commercial end users in facilities such as hotels and office buildings. |
Product
Contractor's Choice FasTest™ High Capacity Emergency Lighting Units
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cooper Lighting Inc., of Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 3,200 Contractor's Choice FasTest™ High Capacity Emergency Lighting Units. A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating 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.Name of Product: Contractor's Choice FasTest™ High Capacity Emergency Lighting UnitsUnits: About 3,200Distributor: Cooper Lighting Inc., of Houston, TexasHazard: A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description and Models: The CC7NCSD Contractor's Choice FasTest™ High Capacity Emergency Lighting Unit is an emergency light installed in commercial buildings. The recalled lights have one of the following model numbers written on the inside of the removable front cover:CC7NCSD - CC7NCSD0 - CC7NCSD0BK - CC7NCSD0TDM - CC7NCSD1MRTCC7NCSD208SM - CC7NCSD214 - CC7NCSD216 - CC7NCSD216TDMCC7NCSD219 - CC7NCSD245 - CC7NCSD279SM - CC7NCSD279SMBKCC7NCSD279SMSQ - CC7NCSD279SMTDM - CC7NCSD279SMVCC7NCSD270TM - CC7NCSD279V - CC7NCSD208SMSQ - CC7NCSDAVCC7NCSDSQ - CC7NCSDBK - CC7NCSDMRT - CC7NCSDMRT2142TDMCC7NCSDMRT2142V - CC7NCSDMRTV - CC7NCSDSQ245 - CC7NCSDMRT2142CC7NCSDSQTDM - CC7NCSDTDM - CC7NCSD208SMSQOnly products with date codes between 12-2005 and 03-2007 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the circuit board next to the battery pack and is depicted as MM-YYYY-WW. For example, a product manufactured in the third week of August would have the date code "08-2006-03."Sold at: Authorized distributors nationwide from February 2006 through March 2007 for about $200. Authorized distributors resell and install the lights for commercial end users in facilities such as hotels and office buildings.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Cooper Lighting is contacting customers directly and is providing a free replacement product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7228, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.cooperlighting.com.
Hazard
A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating 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.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Cooper Lighting is contacting customers directly and is providing a free replacement product.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.