Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures

Description: Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2008 Release #08-228 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 418-5543 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers 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: Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures Units: About 1,000 Importer: Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C. Manufacturer: Pegtom, of Hong Ding, China Hazard: A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling. No property damage or injuries have been reported. Description: Only Progress Lighting ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixtures with model numbers P5526-20 and P5526-44 are included in the recall. The light fixtures have three flame-shaped lights inside a beveled glass and solid frame. The fixtures require (3) 60-watt light bulbs. “Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China” and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product. Sold at: Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for about $200. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (866) 418-5543 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]