Reported Jul 15, 2015
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
Cooper Lighting LLC of Peachtree City, Ga.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures
- Amount recalled
- About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported.
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