Recalls / 2006-08-16

Tu-Wire® Dimming Ballasts Used With Compact Fluorescent Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard

06235 · Recalled 2006-08-16 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled ballast is used to dim compact fluorescent lighting fixtures. The ballasts are not visible once installed. The ballasts were included with light fixtures sold under numerous brand names. Consumers should not touch these fixtures, since they could pose a shock hazard. The fixtures with these ballasts have a 120 VAC application, the fixture housing is for a 26W or 32W four-pin plug-in compact fluorescent lamp installed after July 1998. Most of the lights were sold for commercial use, though some were sold for consumer use. This recall does not involve light fixtures containing incandescent or halogen lamps or fixtures with screw-in compact fluorescent lamps or straight tube (linear) fluorescent lamps.

Hazards

These ballasts, if not properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast, such as when a consumer changes a fluorescent lamp bulb.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should not touch these fixtures, since they could pose a shock hazard. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to arrange for free replacement of the recalled ballasts.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Tu-Wire® ballasts used with dimmable compact fluorescent lights		About 28,000 units

Parties

Manufacturer: Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
Made in: Puerto Rico
Sold at: Light fixture manufacturers, electrical distributors, electrical contractors nationwide

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Lutron Electronics toll-free at (866) 793-4270 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lutron.com

More images

Ceiling fixture representative of most affected fixtures

Source: CPSC recall 06235. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.