CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-11-06). Hazards: fire. About 10,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02036 |
| Published | 2001-11-06 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-29 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | Fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights |
| Firm named in the title | Progress Lighting |
| Firms | Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 10,600 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Electricians and electrical supply companies sold these lights nationwide, from March 1998 through July 1999, for about $90. |
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
Hazard
The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Progress Lighting has received two reports of these fluorescent lights smoking and smoldering. No injuries have been reported.
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