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Product Recall Number: 04-082

Why was Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures recalled?

The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.

Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures
Here's product recall specific data for Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-082

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-02-10

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C., is voluntarily recalling 11,000 Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures. The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.Name of product: Fluorescent Light Bathroom FixturesUnits: 11,000Manufacturer: Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.Hazard: The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received four reports of fixtures overheating and burning, including one report of a fire causing smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.Description: This recall involves linear light fixtures intended for use in bathrooms. The fixtures were sold in 2-, 3- and 4-foot lengths with a ribbed, plastic lens covering the fluorescent tube. The Progress Lighting catalog numbers are 717430-EBO, 717330-EBO and 717230-EBO. Catalog numbers and manufacturing dates can be found on the UL label located under the plastic lens. Fixtures included in this recall were manufactured from January 1998 through February 2003.Sold at: Lighting and electrical supply distributors, and home improvement stores by special order from January 1998 through April 2003 for between $225 and $270.Manufactured in: U.S.A. and MexicoRemedy: Consumers should contact Progress Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement fixture.Consumer Contact: Call Progress Lighting toll-free at (800) 447-0573 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.progresslighting.com.

  • Hazard Description: The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 11000

  • Incidents: Progress Lighting has received four reports of fixtures overheating and burning, including one report of a fire causing smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should contact Progress Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement fixture.

  • Sold At: Lighting and electrical supply distributors, and home improvement stores by special order from January 1998 through April 2003 for between $225 and $270.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States and Mexico

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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