Hampton Bay® halogen light fixture

CPSC Recall #05-038 — November 3, 2004

Recall #05-038 Date: November 3, 2004 Remedy: Refund

Product

Hampton Bay® halogen light fixture

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cordelia Lighting, of Rancho Dominguez, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 Hampton Bay halogen light fixtures. The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.Name of product: Hampton Bay® halogen light fixtureUnits: About 1,400Importer: Expo Design Center, a division of The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.Manufacturer: Cordelia Lighting, of Rancho Dominguez, Calif.Hazard: The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.Incidents/Injuries: Five reports of incidents involving in-store displays have been reported by store associates. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves the Hampton Bay® three-head, flush-mount, halogen light fixture with silver metal rings on the lamp fixtures. It is 15.75-inches wide by 6 inches high. The lights have frosted glass shades. The position of the three lamps on the fixture can be adjusted by turning and bending the lamp heads. A clear label on the fixture reads "MADE IN CHINA," and "E91785."Sold at: Expo Design Center stores from February 2004 to August 2004 for about $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Customers should stop using the light fixtures and return them to the nearest Expo Design Center store for a refund.Consumer Contact: Call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Media contact: Jean Osta, Public Relations, The Home Depot, at (770) 384-3407. 

Hazard

The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.

Incidents / Injuries

Five reports of incidents involving in-store displays have been reported by store associates. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Customers should stop using the light fixtures and return them to the nearest Expo Design Center store for a refund.

Units Affected

About 1,400

Sold At

Expo Design Center stores from February 2004 to August 2004 for about $40.

Manufacturer

Cordelia Lighting, of Rancho Dominguez, Calif.

Manufactured In

China