CPSCGeneral Alert
Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shoc...
Published: March 12, 2015Recall ID: 15098Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.
Affected Products
Glass Shade Holders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Westinghouse-Lighting-Recalls-Glass-Shade-Holders |
| Title | Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15098.HighRes2_800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, side view |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15098.HighRes1_800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, bottom view |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15098.70242_with-glass_800.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, with sample shade |
| Hazards › Name | The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Glass Shade Holders |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 67928 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 |
| Recall I D | 1933 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit. |
| Importers › Name | Westinghouse Lighting, of Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Retailers › Name | Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12. |
| Recall Date | 2015-03-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter. |
| Recall Number | 15098 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.westinghouselighting.com and click on the safety notice at the top of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |