Fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures
CPSC Recall #77012 - February 3, 1977
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 77012 |
| Recall Date | February 3, 1977 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | Approximately 20,000 |
Where It Was Sold
| New York |
| New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania |
| Vermont |
| Ohio |
| Louisiana and Wisconsin. |
Product
Fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 4) -- Eltrinic Corporation, New York, New York, in cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced the recall of approximately 20,000 fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures imported from Taiwan. Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the lights contain a defect capable of causing electric shock to users. There have been no known injuries associated with this product. The lights retailed for approximately $6.00 and were sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Ohio, Louisiana and Wisconsin. The lights, packaged in a blue box and marked style number La-l, made in Taiwan, are commonly installed under kitchen cabinets for additional lighting, and consist of a 15 watt, 18" fluorescent bulb and a cord with two-prong plug attached. Customers who have these lights should discontinue using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information regarding return of this product, consumers should write to the Eltrinic Corporation, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3717, New York, New York 10001, or call 212/947-0888.
Hazard
Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the lights contain a defect capable of causing electric shock to users.
Remedy Instructions
Customers who have these lights should discontinue using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund 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 (Refund) 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.