Ceiling Lights Recalled For Tendency to Fall

[hausdok]

Washington, D.C./March 19, 2008 - Release #08-228

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Progress Lighting of Greenville, SC, today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 1,000 ceiling light fixtures.

The fixtures were manufactured by Pegtom of Hong Ding, China, because a weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. No injuries have been reported, but Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling.

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 lightbulbs. "Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China" and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product.

These fixtures were manufactured in China and sold through electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from January2007 through November 2007 for about $200.

Inspectors finding these fixtures should advise homeowners to stop using the fixture and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair.

For more information, contact Progress Lightingtoll-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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, click here.

[Jim Katen]

I'm sure glad that we have the CPSC to protect us from light bulbs falling on our heads. Damn!

Too bad they're too busy worrying about drawstring pants and hooded sweatshirts to take the time to look a real hazards like FPE panels.

- Jim Katen, Oregon