Reported Nov 10, 2016
L.D. Kichler Recalls Ceiling Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
The L.D. Kichler Co. of Cleveland, Ohio
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 recalled ceiling fixtures and remove the 40-watt bulbs. Contact Kichler for free 25 watt bulbs and new warning labels. The new labels identify 25-watts as the maximum allowable wattage and the appropriate home wiring (90°C supply wire) for use with the fixture. Consumers with older homes built before 1985 without upgraded wiring can contact the firm for a full refund. Consumers who are uncertain if their home's wiring has been upgraded can contact Kichler for more information about an inspection by a licensed electrician.
Firm contact: Kichler at 800-554-6504 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kichler.com and click on "Safety Information" under the "Helpful Information" section at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Krystal Ice ceiling fixtures
- Amount recalled
- About 68,600 (in addition, about 2,300 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Lowe's from April 2015 through June 2016 and lighting showrooms from January 2016 through August 2016 for about $120..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The 40-watt halogen bulbs sold with the ceiling fixtures burn too hot for the electrical supply wires in the ceiling, posing a fire hazard. The fixtures also pose a fire hazard in homes with older wiring, even if used with lower wattage bulbs.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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