Recalls / 2014-05-22
Cordelia Lighting Recalls Two-Lamp Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
14190 · Recalled 2014-05-22 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Commercial Electric brand basic hanging shop lights that use two, 48-inch, two-pin, T8, fluorescent lamps. The recalled shop light is a metal light fixture with four plastic lamp sockets and a white finish. It is 48 inches long, 4.25 inches wide and 2.5 inches high and has two 10.5-inch long chains for hanging. The lamp sockets must be snapped into place during installation. Model number CESL401-06 and SKU number 201-462 are printed on a white label on the top of the fixture.
Hazards
The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire.
Reported injuries
Cordelia Lighting has received 888 reports of incidents, including 382 of units smoking, 328 of units catching on fire, 173 of units sparking and five of units with electrical arcing. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the shop lights and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent Shop Lights | About 222,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Cordelia Lighting Inc., Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- The Home Depot, for about $13.
Consumer contact
Cordelia Lighting at (800) 345-0542, extension 3001 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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Source: CPSC recall 14190. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.