Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores
CPSC recall 15098 · announced March 12, 2015 · Westinghouse Lighting · 5,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.
The hazard
The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12.
Consumer contact: Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.westinghouselighting.com and click on the safety notice at the top of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.