Progress Lighting Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures

Description: Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2008 Release #08-300 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 369-4548 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures Units: About 7,500 Importer: Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C. Hazard: A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises. Description: The recall involves the International Series indoor (foyer) light fixtures. The light fixture has metal hardware and frosted white glass. The fixtures use either incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. “Made in/Hecho en/Fabrique aux China” and the model number are written on the packaging and inside the fixture’s canopy, which is attached to the ceiling. Model numbers involved are: P2854-09EBWB P3443-09 P4263-09 P2855-09EBWB P3444-09 P4264-09 P2856-09EBWB P3445-09 P4265-09 P2859-09EBWB P3789-09 P4265-09EXP P2860-09EBWB P3790-09 P2861-09EBWB P3791-09 The fixtures were also sold under the Thomasville Lighting brand name. Sold by: Electrical/lighting distributors and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2005 through March 2008 for between $290 and $1,150. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers who have either Progress Lighting’s or Thomasville Lighting’s recalled ceiling lights should carefully remove any of the glass, and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement. Consumer 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 visit the firm’s Web site at www.progresslighting.com [Learn More]