CPSC, Ginger® Announce Recall of Bathroom Light Fixtures
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-03-01). Hazards: laceration, fall. About 5,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05124 |
| Published | 2005-03-01 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-20 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | The Ginger® Kubic®, K2® and Surface™ Bathroom Light Fixtures |
| Firm named in the title | Ginger® |
| Firms | Ginger®, of Fort Mill, S.C. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 5,900 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, fall |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Commercial dealers and to consumers through select showrooms and retailers nationwide, from August 2003 through September 2004, for between $240 and $355. |
Description
The Ginger® Kubic®, K2® and Surface™ collection light fixtures feature 8-inch-long, cylindrical, white glass shades that are about 3 inches in diameter. They have chrome or satin nickel wall plates, some decoratively encircled with wood. The lights can be installed horizontally or vertically. The lights use incandescent bulbs up to 100 watts. No screws are used to attach these shades. They are glued to a metal base, which screws onto the fixture. No writing is visible on the mounted light fixtures. For more information on model numbers and distinctive features of these fixtures, contact Ginger®.
Hazard
The glass shades can separate from the light fixture, posing a risk that a consumer could be cut by the broken glass if the shade were to fall and break.
Remedy
Contact Ginger® to receive free replacement shades.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a consumer who suffered a minor cut to his foot, after stepping on broken glass from a fallen shade.
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