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CPSC, Cooper Lighting Announce Recall of Recessed Lights

Reported: November 22, 2000 Initiated: November 22, 2000 #01040

Product Description

These recessed lights were sold from catalogs under Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945. They have blue, rose and frosted clear glass rings that are about 5 inches in diameter. The glass ring assembly snaps into an installed ceiling fixture recessed light housing. Once installed, only the glass is visible. Only model numbers 945, 945H, 945BLUE, 945BLH, 945ROSE, 945ROH, 1945, 1945H, 1945BLUE, 1945BLH, 1945ROSE, and 1945ROH are involved in this recall. The model number appears on a white stick-on label on the black trim ring. Consumers should turn off the power before checking their lights. Consumers that have recessed lights with 5-inch exterior glass rings should call Cooper Lighting. The firm will provide instructions on how to remove the glass ring assembly to check lights to see if they are part of this recall. Lights without bracing clips are not part of this recall.

Reason for Recall

The glass ring exterior portion or trim of these lights can fall from the fixture, posing a risk of lacerations and impact injuries.

Remedy

Consumers with the recalled lights will receive free replacement trims. The firm will send consumers free shipping labels to return the trims.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
These recessed lights were sold from catalogs under Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945. They have blue, rose and frosted clear glass rings that are about 5 inches in diameter. The glass ring assembly snaps into an installed ceiling fixture recessed light housing. Once installed, only the glass is visible. Only model numbers 945, 945H, 945BLUE, 945BLH, 945ROSE, 945ROH, 1945, 1945H, 1945BLUE, 1945BLH, 1945ROSE, and 1945ROH are involved in this recall. The model number appears on a white stick-on label on the black trim ring. Consumers should turn off the power before checking their lights. Consumers that have recessed lights with 5-inch exterior glass rings should call Cooper Lighting. The firm will provide instructions on how to remove the glass ring assembly to check lights to see if they are part of this recall. Lights without bracing clips are not part of this recall.. Recalled by Cooper Lighting, of Elk Grove Village, Ill.. Units affected: About 34,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The glass ring exterior portion or trim of these lights can fall from the fixture, posing a risk of lacerations and impact injuries.
What should consumers do?
Consumers with the recalled lights will receive free replacement trims. The firm will send consumers free shipping labels to return the trims.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 22, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01040.