Recalls

Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards


WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2012.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount light fixtures

Units: About 83,750

Manufacturer: Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corporation, of Elgin, Ill.

Hazard: The fixture’s socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Thomas Lighting has received 11 reports of defective fixtures which resulted in the home’s Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) tripping. No injuries have been reported to the firm.

Description: This recall involves 28 different models of ceiling flush-mounted light fixtures manufactured between June 1, 2010 through November 25, 2010 with a diameter ranging from 7.5″ to 13″. All affected fixtures have a round base or canopy affixed to the ceiling and a dome- or cylindrical-shaped cover. The recalled fixtures have a variety of finishes including metal and/or clear or frosted glass and contain one, two or three light bulbs. Canopies are a range of colors including white, bronze, brass (gold) and nickel. Most models have a nib in the center of the dome cover in the same color as the canopy. Although the manufacturer’s name, the fixture model number and production date can be found on a printed label on the ceiling-side of the fixture’s metal canopy, consumers are advised not to remove the metal canopy from the ceiling in order to access this label.

Sold at: Electrical distributors and lighting wholesalers nationwide from July 2010 through July 2011 for between $19 and $50 as Thomas Lighting products.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture, avoid direct contact with the fixture and contact Thomas Lighting to arrange for a free in-home repair of the fixtures by a qualified electrician.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Thomas Lighting at (800) 764-0756 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.thomaslighting.com

SL325-8: White
Picture of recalled SL325-8 light fixture 7-1/2″ dia.
1-light
White glass
SL8691-78: Brushed Nickel
Picture of recalled SL8691-78 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8771-63: Painted Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8771-63 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Golden cream
swirl glass
SL326-8: White
Picture of recalled SL326-8 light fixture 9-1/2″ dia.
2-light
White glass
SL8691-81: Tile Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8691-81 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8772-63: Painted Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8772-63 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Golden cream
swirl glass
SL458-8: White
Picture of recalled SL458-8 light fixture 9-1/2″ dia.
2-light
Clear glass
SL8692-1: Polished Brass
Picture of recalled SL8692-1 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8781-15: Oiled Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8781-15 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched glass
SL8652-1: Polished Brass
Picture of recalled SL8652-1 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Etched swirl
glass
SL8692-18: Textured White
Picture of recalled SL8692-18 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8781-23: Colonial Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8781-23 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched glass
SL8683-81: Tile Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8683-81 light fixture 15″ dia.
3-light
Etched melon glass
SL8692-68: Burnished Bronze
Picture of recalled SL325-8 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8781-78: Brushed Nickel
Picture of recalled SL8781-78 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched glass
SL8691-1: Polished Brass
Picture of recalled SL8691-1 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8692-78: Brushed Nickel
Picture of recalled SL8692-78 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8782-15: Oiled Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8782-15 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Etched glass
SL8691-11: Bronze Florentine
Picture of recalled SL8691-11 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8693-1: Polished Brass
Picture of recalled SL8693-1 light fixture 15-1/2″ dia.
3-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8782-23: Colonial Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8782-23 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Etched glass
SL8691-18: Textured White
Picture of recalled SL8691-18 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8693-78: Brushed Nickel
Picture of recalled SL8693-78 light fixture 15-1/2″ dia.
3-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8782-78: Brushed Nickel
Picture of recalled SL8782-78 light fixture 13″ dia.
2-light
Etched glass
SL8691-63: Painted Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8691-63 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8761-1: Polished Brass
Picture of recalled SL8761-1 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Clear swirl glass
SL8691-68: Burnished Bronze
Picture of recalled SL8691-68 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Etched alabaster
style glass
SL8761-78: Brushed Nickel
Picture of recalled SL8761-78 light fixture 11″ dia.
1-light
Clear swirl glass

Representative photos of the main affected products:


Picture of recalled SL326-8L light fixture

Model number SL326-8

Picture of recalled  SL8691-78 or SL8692-78 or SL8693-78 light fixture

Model number SL8691-78 (11″ 1-light),
or SL8692-78 (13″ 2-light),
or SL8693-78 (15-1/2″ 3-light)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

Source: cpsc.gov

 


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