Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Recalled November 21, 2007 · CPSC recall 08089 · Cooper Lighting

Hazard

When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at www.cooperlighting.com. The fixture should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.

Units

About 274,000

Incidents / injuries

Cooper Lighting has received six reports of consumers experiencing an electric shock. No serious injuries have occurred.

Description

This recall involves the Metalux fluorescent shop lights Model 9240. Only date codes between December 1, 2006 ("344 06") and September 14, 2007 ("257 07") are included in this recall. The date code format includes the day and the year. For example, "344 06" refers to the 344th day of year 2006, or December 1, 2006. The model number and date code can be found on the packaging and on labels adhered to the fixture housing.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 440-1676 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cooperlighting.com

Product

Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights

Distributed by

Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas

Retailers

Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2007 to October 2007 for between $8 and $10.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →