Recalls / 2013-11-05

Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard

14013 · Recalled 2013-11-05 · CPSC page

Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box

Description

This recall involves five models of Cooper Crouse-Hinds non-metallic, polycarbonate ceiling boxes with manufacturer or part numbers TP16002, TP16022, TP16023, TP16122 and TP16307. The black, round ceiling boxes are 1.5 to 2.25-inches deep and measure between 3.5 and 4-inches in diameter. These devices are used in the installation of ceiling lighting. "CROUSE-HINDS" and "14.8 CU. IN" or "20.8 CU. IN." appear inside the box. The part number is on the product's packaging.

Hazards

The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one ceiling box cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Cooper Crouse-Hinds to determine if their product is recalled and whether they will receive a full refund, a free replacement, or a free repair of the ceiling box. If unable to determine via phone, Cooper Crouse-Hinds will send a representative to conduct an on-site identification of the recalled product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ceiling boxes		About 22,400

Parties

Manufacturer: Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC
Made in: United States
Sold at: Electrical supply stores, sales to commercial contractors, professional installers, other end users by authorized distributors nationwide, $4.

Consumer contact

Cooper Crouse-Hinds toll-free at (866) 764-5454 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.crousehinds.com and click on Safety Recall under Quick Links on the right of the page for more information

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Source: CPSC recall 14013. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.