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Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers

U.S. CPSCFallsMar 19, 2008
Recalled Light Fixture
Recalled Light Fixture

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Hazard

A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture.

Incidents & injuries

Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling. No property damage or injuries have been reported.

Product description

Only Progress Lighting ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixtures with model numbers P5526-20 and P5526-44 are included in the recall. The light fixtures have three flame-shaped lights inside a beveled glass and solid frame. The fixtures require (3) 60-watt light bulbs. "Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China" and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product.

Sold on

Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for about $200.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (866) 418-5543 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.progresslighting.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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