Product Recall Number: 03-130
Why was Ceiling Light Fixtures recalled?
The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 03-130
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2003-05-21
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ceiling Light Fixtures
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sea Gull Lighting Inc., of Riverside, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 7,100 ceiling light fixtures. The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Ceiling Light FixturesUnits: 7,100Distributor: Sea Gull Lighting Inc., of Riverside, N.J.Hazard: The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Sea Gull has received two reports of the fixtures shorting out, though there have been no reports of fire or injuries.Description: The recalled ceiling-mounted light fixtures come in six different models - 5359-01, 5359-02, 5359-15, 5370-15, 5370-98, and 5372-02 - which can only be accurately identified on the packaging or receipts. The white glass lights have an antique brass, polished brass, white, or brushed stainless finish and do not have any exposed screws. The light fixture is twisted into the base and locks in place. Because the light fixtures have no visible label or identifying marks on the outside, consumers are advised to look at the photos below or contact the company for more information.Sold at: Electrical supply dealers and contractors sold and installed the fixtures from July 2002 through February 2003. These fixtures were not sold at retail stores.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact the Sea Gull Lighting dealer from whom the light fixtures were purchased or the company, to receive a free replacement fixture.Consumer Contact: Call Sea Gull Lighting at (800) 347-5483 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit its website at www.seagulllighting.com.
Hazard Description: The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: 7100
Incidents: Sea Gull has received two reports of the fixtures shorting out, though there have been no reports of fire or injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact the Sea Gull Lighting dealer from whom the light fixtures were purchased or the company, to receive a free replacement fixture.
Sold At: Electrical supply dealers and contractors sold and installed the fixtures from July 2002 through February 2003. These fixtures were not sold at retail stores.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Sea Gull Lighting Inc., of Riverside, N.J.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed