CPSCGeneral Alert
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 15, 2015Recall ID: 15182Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between 182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format. Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture. Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL.
Affected Products
Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Cooper-Lighting-Recalls-Fluorescent-Lighting-Fixtures |
| Title | Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.WP232R.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Utility wrap light fixtures |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.WP217R.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Utility wrap light fixtures |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.SNF217R.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Shoplight fixture |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.SNF117.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Striplight fixtures |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.SLWR232R.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Shoplight with side reflector |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.SLNR232R.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Shoplight with side reflector |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.SL232R.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Striplight fixtures |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.DLE232RLP.jpg |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/DLE217RLP.jpg |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15182.CooperLightDateLocation.jpg |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Date code location |
| Hazards › Name | The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures |
| Products › Type | Fluorescent Lights |
| Products › Category I D | 67803 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6440 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, True Value and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through April 2015 for between $13 and $67. |
| Recall Date | 2015-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between 182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format. Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture. Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL. |
| Recall Number | 15182 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54086r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Cooper Lighting toll-free at (866) 461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on "Safety Notices" under the Resources tab for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |