Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers

Recalled March 19, 2008 · CPSC recall 08228 · Progress Lighting

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.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture.

Units

About 1,000

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.

What to do

Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture.

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

Product

Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures

Manufacturer(s)

Pegtom, of Hong Ding, China

Imported by

Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.

Retailers

Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for about $200.

Made in

China

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