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CPSC recall · Reported December 29, 2006

Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Parts

Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.

Recall #
07514
Affected scope
About 700
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Prescolite Inc., of Spartanburg, S.c. recalled Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed pr… - a moderate-severity action.

Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of… was recalled by Prescolite Inc., of Spartanburg, S.c. in December 29, 2006. Reason: Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens t…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixtures containing the recalled trim r…. Verify recall #07514 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Prescolite Inc., of Spartanburg, S.c. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens t….

Moderate
severity level
December 29, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07514 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #07514) was formally reported on December 29, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Prescolite Inc., of Spartanburg, S.c. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 700.

The documented reason for this recall is: Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings and contact Prescolite to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 700

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: TL60 and TL62. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.

Reason for recall

Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings and contact Prescolite to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 07514
Date reported December 29, 2006
Date initiated December 29, 2006
Recalling firm Prescolite Inc., of Spartanburg, S.c.
Affected scope About 700
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings and contact Prescolite to arrange f…

  • Check the recall number (07514) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: TL60 and TL62. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.. Recalled by Prescolite Inc., of Spartanburg, S.c.. Units affected: About 700.
Why was this product recalled?
Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture’s plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings and contact Prescolite to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 29, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07514.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (07514) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 29, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.