Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-11-05). Hazards: fall, impact injury. About 22,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14013 |
| Published | 2013-11-05 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Electric Wire or Wiring Systems |
| Products | Ceiling boxes |
| Firm named in the title | Cooper Crouse-Hinds |
| Firms | Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 22,400 |
| Hazard classes | fall, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, replace |
| Sold | Electrical supply stores and sales to commercial contractors, professional installers and other end users by authorized distributors nationwide from December 2012 to April 2013 for between $1.50 and $4. |
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.
Hazard
The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one ceiling box cracking. No injuries have been reported.
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