Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts
Why was Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled recalled?
Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring. Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.progresslighting.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures
- Company
- Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 12,800
- Sold at
- Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.
- Recall date
- December 28, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.