Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures

Date of Recall

2015-07-15

CPSC Release Number

15-182

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada)

Importer

Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.

Sold By

Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, True Value and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through April 2015 for between $13 and $67.

Problem/Hazard

The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between 182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format. Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture. Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact

Cooper Lighting toll-free at (866) 461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on "Safety Notices" under the Resources tab for more information.

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