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Fall / CollapseNovember 5, 2013CPSC #14013

Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard

Product
Lighting
Units affected
22,400
Remedy
refund, replacement, repair

What was recalled

This recall involves five models of Cooper Crouse-Hinds non-metallic, polycarbonate ceiling boxes with manufacturer or part numbers TP16002, TP16022, TP16023, TP16122 and TP16307. The black, round ceiling boxes are 1.5 to 2.25-inches deep and measure between 3.5 and 4-inches in diameter. These devices are used in the installation of ceiling lighting. "CROUSE-HINDS" and "14.8 CU. IN" or "20.8 CU. IN." appear inside the box. The part number is on the product's packaging.

Hazard

The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one ceiling box cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Electrical supply stores and sales to commercial contractors, professional installers and other end users by authorized distributors nationwide from December 2012 to April 2013 for between $1.50 and $4.

Photos

Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling boxRecalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box
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