CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2001-11-06

CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights

02036 · Recalled 2001-11-06 · CPSC page

UL label of recalled fluorescent bulbs
UL label of recalled fluorescent bulbs

Description

The recalled fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights were sold in various shapes and sizes including domes, cylinders and rectangles. The white Underwriters Laboratories label on the light contains the manufacturer's name, "PROGRESS LIGHTING;" the manufacture date, between March 1998 and March 1999; and catalog number. The label is located on the fixture's housing, under the white plastic lens covering the bulbs. Consumers should turn off the power before removing the lens to examine the lights. The recalled lights have the following catalog numbers: 711460-005, 711560-EB0, 711660-EB0, 711660-EB5, 714710-005, 715715-085, 714730-005, 714810-EB0, 714815-EB0, 714830-EB0, 714910-EB0, 714915-EB0, 714930-EB0, 716030-095, 716035-005, 716130-EB0, 716135-EB0, 716230-EB0, 716235-EB0, 720110-005, 720530-005, 720630-005, 721330-EB0, 721430-EB0, 721530-EB0, 721630-EB0, 726230-EB0, 726235-003, 726330-EB0, 726430-EB0, 726435-003, 728560-EB0, 733435-003, and 733530-003

Hazards

The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Progress Lighting has received two reports of these fluorescent lights smoking and smoldering. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and contact Progress Lighting to schedule an in-house repair. Consumers can call Progress Lighting or or write to: Progress Lighting, P.O. Box 5704, Spartanburg, SC 29304, Attn: Tim Powell.

Products

NameModelUnits
Fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lightsAbout 10,600

Parties

Manufacturer
Progress Lighting
Sold at
Electricians, electrical supply companies sold these lights nationwide, from March 1998 through July 1999, for about $90.

Consumer contact

Consumers can contact Progress Lighting at (866) 696-8593 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can go to the firm's web site at www.progresslighting.com

Source: CPSC recall 02036. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.