Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-03-12). Hazards: electric shock. Models: 70242. About 5,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`15098`
Published	2015-03-12
Last updated	2015-03-12
Product category	Lights & Accessories
Products	Glass Shade Holders
Firm named in the title	Westinghouse Lighting
Firms	Westinghouse Lighting, of Philadelphia, Pa. (importer)
Manufactured in	Taiwan
Units (US)	5,000
Model numbers	`70242`
Hazard classes	electric shock
Remedy classes	replace, stop use
Sold	Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12.

Description

This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.

Hazard

The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

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