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Builders Square and Pay-N-Pak outdoor fluorescent light fixtures

CPSC Recall #94-002 - October 13, 1993

Recall Summary

Recall Number94-002
Recall DateOctober 13, 1993
Remedy TypeDispose, Refund, No Remedy Available
Units Affected9,300 Builders Square lights
Manufactured InKorea

Product

Builders Square and Pay-N-Pak outdoor fluorescent light fixtures

Description

PRODUCT: Builders Square fluorescent "Wall Bracket Lights" SKU number 9300117 and Pay-N-Pak, Inc. "Deck Lite Fixtures" model numbers 302048 and 302049; 9,300 Builders Square and an unknown number of Pay-N-Pak, Inc. light fixtures are involved. All the light fixtures were sold from July 1991 through March 1992 for $14.97 each. PROBLEM: The outdoor light fixture does not have a weatherproof ballast and is not grounded. Rain water could seep inside and short circuit, creating an electric shock hazard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately discontinue use of both products. Consumers with the Builders Square fixtures should return the fixtures to any Builders Square store for a full refund. Consumers with the Pay-N-Pak light fixtures should disconnect the fixtures and throw them out as Pay-N-Pak, Inc. is out of business. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Builders Square, San Antonio, TX is voluntarily recalling 9,300 "SKU No. 9300117 Wall Bracket Lights" sold nationwide from July 1991 to March 1992 for $14.97 each. This outdoor fluorescent light fixture does not have a weatherproof ballast and does not provide for electrical grounding. Rain water could seep inside and short circuit the energized ballast terminals to the metal fixture, creating an electric shock hazard. At the same time, Pay-N-Pak, Inc., Bellevue, WA sold in the western United States an unknown number of similar "Deck Lite Fixtures" model numbers 302048 and 302049. These outdoor light fixtures may present an electric shock hazard for the same reasons. Pay-N-Pak, Inc. is now out of business. The Builders Square and Pay-N-Pak outdoor fluorescent light fixtures were imported from the Sam Hee International Corporation, South Korea. No electric shock incidents have been reported to Builders Square or to CPSC. The Builders Square SKU No. 9300117 light can be identified by its black painted aluminum diecast fixture and its clear plastic globe. The original nine watt "U" shaped fluorescent lamp is labeled "DLS 9W, LIGHT 21." Also, the back of the metal fixture has three labels as follows: "UL Incandescent Fixture, Issue No. 696089, Suitable For Wet Locations," "E117402, Made In Korea," and "Wall Mount Only." Consumers who own one of these Builders Square light fixtures should stop using it and disconnect the power. The fixture should be removed and returned to any Builders Square store for a full refund. Consumers who identify a Pay-N-Pak light fixture should discontinue use, remove and discard it. CPSC is announcing this recall and warning as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.

Hazard

The outdoor light fixture does not have a weatherproof ballast and is not grounded. Rain water could seep inside and short circuit, creating an electric shock hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

No electric shock incidents have been reported to Builders Square or to CPSC.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of both products. Consumers with the Builders Square fixtures should return the fixtures to any Builders Square store for a full refund. Consumers with the Pay-N-Pak light fixtures should disconnect the fixtures and throw them out, as Pay-N-Pak, Inc. is out of business.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, Refund, No Remedy Available at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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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 (Dispose, Refund, No Remedy Available) at no cost to you.

No, you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.

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.

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