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Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockNov 21, 2007
Recalled Fluorescent Shop Light
Recalled Fluorescent Shop Light
Label showing model number
Label showing model number
Label showing date code
Label showing date code
Electrical cord plug
Electrical cord plug

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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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Cooper Lighting has received six reports of consumers experiencing an electric shock. No serious injuries have occurred.

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.

Sold on

Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2007 to October 2007 for between $8 and $10.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 440-1676 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cooperlighting.com

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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