Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures
CPSC Recall #07-071 — December 27, 2006
Product
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 12,800 Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures. 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.Name of Product: Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light FixturesUnits: About 12,800Manufacturer: Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.Description: Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.Sold by: Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.Customer Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.progresslighting.com.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.
Units Affected
About 12,800
Sold At
Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.
Manufacturer
Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.
Manufactured In
China