CPSCMarch 19, 2008

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light

Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers

Why was Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light recalled?

A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture. Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (866) 418-5543 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at 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
Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures
Company
Pegtom, of Hong Ding, China, Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.
Quantity
About 1,000
Sold at
Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for about $200.
Recall date
March 19, 2008
Incidents / injuries
Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

Only Progress Lighting ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixtures with model numbers P5526-20 and P5526-44 are included in the recall. The light fixtures have three flame-shaped lights inside a beveled glass and solid frame. The fixtures require (3) 60-watt light bulbs. "Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China" and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product.

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