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CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights

Reported: November 6, 2001 Initiated: November 6, 2001 #02036

Product Description

The recalled fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights were sold in various shapes and sizes including domes, cylinders and rectangles. The white Underwriters Laboratories label on the light contains the manufacturer's name, "PROGRESS LIGHTING;" the manufacture date, between March 1998 and March 1999; and catalog number. The label is located on the fixture's housing, under the white plastic lens covering the bulbs. Consumers should turn off the power before removing the lens to examine the lights. The recalled lights have the following catalog numbers: 711460-005, 711560-EB0, 711660-EB0, 711660-EB5, 714710-005, 715715-085, 714730-005, 714810-EB0, 714815-EB0, 714830-EB0, 714910-EB0, 714915-EB0, 714930-EB0, 716030-095, 716035-005, 716130-EB0, 716135-EB0, 716230-EB0, 716235-EB0, 720110-005, 720530-005, 720630-005, 721330-EB0, 721430-EB0, 721530-EB0, 721630-EB0, 726230-EB0, 726235-003, 726330-EB0, 726430-EB0, 726435-003, 728560-EB0, 733435-003, and 733530-003

Reason for Recall

The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and contact Progress Lighting to schedule an in-house repair. Consumers can call Progress Lighting or or write to: Progress Lighting, P.O. Box 5704, Spartanburg, SC 29304, Attn: Tim Powell.

Details

Units Affected
About 10,600
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Progress-Lighting-Announce-Recall-of-Fluorescent-Lights

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights were sold in various shapes and sizes including domes, cylinders and rectangles. The white Underwriters Laboratories label on the light contains the manufacturer's name, "PROGRESS LIGHTING;" the manufacture date, between March 1998 and March 1999; and catalog number. The label is located on the fixture's housing, under the white plastic lens covering the bulbs. Consumers should turn off the power before removing the lens to examine the lights. The recalled lights have the following catalog numbers: 711460-005, 711560-EB0, 711660-EB0, 711660-EB5, 714710-005, 715715-085, 714730-005, 714810-EB0, 714815-EB0, 714830-EB0, 714910-EB0, 714915-EB0, 714930-EB0, 716030-095, 716035-005, 716130-EB0, 716135-EB0, 716230-EB0, 716235-EB0, 720110-005, 720530-005, 720630-005, 721330-EB0, 721430-EB0, 721530-EB0, 721630-EB0, 726230-EB0, 726235-003, 726330-EB0, 726430-EB0, 726435-003, 728560-EB0, 733435-003, and 733530-003. Recalled by Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C.. Units affected: About 10,600.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and contact Progress Lighting to schedule an in-house repair. Consumers can call Progress Lighting or or write to: Progress Lighting, P.O. Box 5704, Spartanburg, SC 29304, Attn: Tim Powell.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 6, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02036.

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