CPSC recall · Reported November 21, 2007
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas recalled This recall involves the Metalux fluorescent shop lights Model 9240. Only date codes betw….
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard was recalled by Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas in November 21, 2007. Reason: When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the l…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to i…. Verify recall #08089 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas issued this CPSC recall-When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the l….
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- November 21, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08089 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above 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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Product description
This recall involves the Metalux fluorescent shop lights Model 9240. Only date codes between December 1, 2006 ("344 06") and September 14, 2007 ("257 07") are included in this recall. The date code format includes the day and the year. For example, "344 06" refers to the 344th day of year 2006, or December 1, 2006. The model number and date code can be found on the packaging and on labels adhered to the fixture housing.
Reason for recall
When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at www.cooperlighting.com. The fixture should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08089 |
| Date reported | November 21, 2007 |
| Date initiated | November 21, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 274,000 |
| 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 stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at www.cooperlighting…
- Check the recall number (08089) 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
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