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Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores

U.S. CPSCElectric shockSold on The Home DepotMar 12, 2015
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, side view
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, side view
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, bottom view
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, bottom view
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, with sample shade
Westinghouse Lighting Model 70242 Glass Shade Holder, with sample shade

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.

Sold on

Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12.

Contact the company

Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.westinghouselighting.com and click on the safety notice at the top of the page for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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