Product Recall Number: 99-100b
Why was Heavy Duty Trouble Light recalled?
The lights have undersized wires, and other internal defects presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.
Product Recall Number: 99-100b
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1999-04-21
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Heavy Duty Trouble Light
Description: PRODUCT: Trouble Lights: Primerica Enterprise, of Deer Park N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 trouble lights. The lights are made up of a metal back and metal caged front, and have a hook. The light's socket and handle are covered with blue plastic, which is attached to a blue electrical cord. There is a receptacle on the light's handle below the black power switch. The lights are available in cord lengths of 15, 25 and 50 feet. The lights were packaged in cardboard display sleeves labeled in part, "HEAVY DUTY TROUBLE LIGHT . . . Made in China." Primerica Enterprise is not written on the product or packaging. Hardware and tool stores in the eastern U.S. sold the lights from December 1997 through January 1999 for about $8 to $12, depending upon the length. PROBLEM: The lights have undersized wires, and other internal defects presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards. \INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, consumers should contact the company at (888) 387-7193 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The lights have undersized wires, and other internal defects presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 1,500
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold At: Hardware and tool stores in the eastern U.S. sold the lights from December 1997 through January 1999 for about $8 to $12, depending upon the length.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed