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CPSC, TSI Prime Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures

U.S. CPSCFireSold on Lowe'sFeb 16, 2000
Recalled light fixture
Recalled light fixture

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

Hazard

The light fixtures can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lights immediately, and call TSI Prime, to arrange for a free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

TSI Prime has received three reports of these light fixtures short circuiting, resulting in scorch marks on ceilings. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves a four-bulb, flush-mount ceiling light fixture. The fixture has an eight-sided glass and brass enclosure. A sticker on the fixture near the base of one of the light sockets reads, "MADE IN CHINA," and "E181045." If the light fixture has the E181045 number, call TSI Prime for information to determine if it is part of the recall.

Sold on

Wal-Mart and Lowe's stores nationwide sold the light fixtures for between $16 and $25. Wal-Mart sold the fixtures individually packaged from February 1998 through March 1999. Lowe's sold the fixtures in two-packs from January 1998 through January 2000.

Contact the company

For more information, call TSI Prime toll-free at (877) 317-9237 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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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