Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 10213 · announced April 30, 2010 · Cooper Lighting · 5,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the AYC or HBAYC model chain set for use in a gymnasium or similar recreational facility with one of the following Metalux commercial light fixtures: F-Bay HB/2HB; F-Bay 2HBHD; F-Bay HBE; F-Bay HBHT; F-Bay HBI; F-Bay HBL; F-Bay 2HE Series 2HE; Arctic Bay AB; or Arctic Bay ABI.
The hazard
An "S" hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Cooper Lighting immediately for free replacement "S" hooks for all fixtures located within gymnasiums and similar recreational facilities. Maintenance personnel in these facilities should inspect the fixtures immediately and take down any units with straightened "S" hooks.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized distributors nationwide from May 2006 through March 2010 for between $1.50 and $3.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7228 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.metalux-lighting.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.