Cooper Lighting Recalls Shower Light Trim and Glass Lens Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards1
CPSC recall 12261 · announced August 29, 2012 · Cooper Lighting · 50,400 units affected
The product
This recall involves All-Pro shower light trim models ERT701, RE-ERT 701, ERT702 and ERT703 with a glass lens and date codes 347 11 through 119 12. The model number and date code are marked on underside of the portion of the trim facing the ceiling. The trim is used with light fixtures listed below. Shower light trim model numbers: Date codes: Used with light fixture model numbers: ERT701 RE-ERT701 ERT702 ERT703 347 11 through 119 12 Example: the 347th day of 2011 (or Dec. 13, 2011) through the 119th day of the 2012 (or April 28, 2012) ET700, ET700R, ET2700, EI700U, EI700 UAT Can also fit in H7T, H7RT, H7UIC, H7UIC, H27T, H27TCP, H27RT, H7TCP, H270ICAT, H271ICAT, H274E, H276E, H280E, H280EL, H280EEM, H283, H283EL, H280EICAT, H280ELICAT, H285E, H285EL, H285EEM, H285EEML, H287E, H287EL, H285EICAT, H285ELICAT, H7ICT, H7ICAT, H27ICAT
The hazard
The shower light's trim and glass lens can fall from the ceiling fixture, posing an impact and laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact Cooper Lighting immediately to receive free replacement trim for the shower light. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Cooper Lighting has received 407 reports of trim pieces falling and breaking, including laceration injuries to a consumer's head and foot when struck by the light's trim and lens as they fell from the ceiling fixture.
Sold at: Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide and by professional installers from January 2012 through July 2012 for about $13 for the trim and glass lens.
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 recall page at www.cooperlighting.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.