Cordelia Lighting Recalls Two-Lamp Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
CPSC recall 14190 · announced May 22, 2014 · Cordelia Lighting Inc., Rancho Dominguez, Calif · 222,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the shop lights and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: The Home Depot from August 2013 through March 2014, for about $13.
Consumer contact: Cordelia Lighting at (800) 345-0542, extension 3001 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.