CPSCGeneral Alert
Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixt...
Published: November 5, 2013Recall ID: 14013Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves five models of Cooper Crouse-Hinds non-metallic, polycarbonate ceiling boxes with manufacturer or part numbers TP16002, TP16022, TP16023, TP16122 and TP16307. The black, round ceiling boxes are 1.5 to 2.25-inches deep and measure between 3.5 and 4-inches in diameter. These devices are used in the installation of ceiling lighting. "CROUSE-HINDS" and "14.8 CU. IN" or "20.8 CU. IN." appear inside the box. The part number is on the product's packaging.
Affected Products
Ceiling boxes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cooper-Crouse-Hinds-Recalls-Ceiling-Boxes-Designed-to-Support-Ceiling-Light-Fixtures |
| Title | Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14013.LARGE_40600182.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14013.LARGE_40600186.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box |
| Hazards › Name | The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one ceiling box cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Ceiling boxes |
| Products › Type | Electric Wire or Wiring Systems |
| Products › Category I D | 67879 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,400 |
| Recall I D | 1539 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact Cooper Crouse-Hinds to determine if their product is recalled and whether they will receive a full refund, a free replacement, or a free repair of the ceiling box. If unable to determine via phone, Cooper Crouse-Hinds will send a representative to conduct an on-site identification of the recalled product. |
| Retailers › Name | Electrical supply stores and sales to commercial contractors, professional installers and other end users by authorized distributors nationwide from December 2012 to April 2013 for between $1.50 and $4. |
| Recall Date | 2013-11-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves five models of Cooper Crouse-Hinds non-metallic, polycarbonate ceiling boxes with manufacturer or part numbers TP16002, TP16022, TP16023, TP16122 and TP16307. The black, round ceiling boxes are 1.5 to 2.25-inches deep and measure between 3.5 and 4-inches in diameter. These devices are used in the installation of ceiling lighting. "CROUSE-HINDS" and "14.8 CU. IN" or "20.8 CU. IN." appear inside the box. The part number is on the product's packaging. |
| Recall Number | 14013 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 3 › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Cooper Crouse-Hinds toll-free at (866) 764-5454 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.crousehinds.com and click on Safety Recall under Quick Links on the right of the page for more information |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |