Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-07-15). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1…. About 1,620,000 units in the US and 27,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15182 |
| Published | 2015-07-15 |
| Last updated | 2015-07-15 |
| Product category | Fluorescent Lights |
| Products | Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures |
| Firm named in the title | Cooper Lighting |
| Firms | Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,620,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 27,000 |
| Model numbers | DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU, WP232RNKLRL |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, True Value and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through April 2015 for between $13 and $67. |
Description
This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between 182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format. Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture. Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL.
Hazard
The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported.
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