CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures
USCPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures
Recalling Firm: Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Progress-Lighting-Announce-Recall-of-Fluorescent-Light-Fixtures- |
| Title | CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/progress-lighting.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixture |
| Hazards › Name | The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 11,000 |
| Recall I D | 2572 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact Progress Lighting for instructions on receiving a free replacement fixture. |
| Retailers › Name | Lighting and electrical supply distributors, and home improvement stores by special order, from January 1998 through April 2003, for between $225 and $270. |
| Recall Date | 2004-02-11T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04082 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Mexico |
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