Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures
CPSC Recall #07-071 - December 27, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-071 |
| Recall Date | December 27, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 12,800 |
| Manufacturer | Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27. |
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 Instructions
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.
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.
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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.