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Fire / OverheatingMay 22, 2014CPSC #14190

Cordelia Lighting Recalls Two-Lamp Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

Product
Lighting
Units affected
222,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves Commercial Electric brand basic hanging shop lights that use two, 48-inch, two-pin, T8, fluorescent lamps. The recalled shop light is a metal light fixture with four plastic lamp sockets and a white finish. It is 48 inches long, 4.25 inches wide and 2.5 inches high and has two 10.5-inch long chains for hanging. The lamp sockets must be snapped into place during installation. Model number CESL401-06 and SKU number 201-462 are printed on a white label on the top of the fixture.

Hazard

The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire.

Injuries

Cordelia Lighting has received 888 reports of incidents, including 382 of units smoking, 328 of units catching on fire, 173 of units sparking and five of units with electrical arcing. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • The Home Depot from August 2013 through March 2014, for about $13.

Photos

Commercial Electric 2-Lamp Shop LightThe model number and SKU number are on a label on the top of the fixture.
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