Advisory Report

March 2000

Ceiling Light Fixtures Recalled
Approximately 126,000 ceiling-mounted light fixtures have been voluntarily recalled by TSI Prime, Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  The light fixtures can short circuit and pose a fire hazard to consumers.

According to the CPSC, TSI Prime has received three reports of these light fixtures short circuiting, resulting in scorch marks on ceilings.  No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves a four-bulb, flush-mount ceiling light fixture.  The fixture has an eight-sided glass and brass enclosure.  A sticker on the fixture near the base of one of the light sockets reads, "MADE IN CHINA," and "E181045."

Wal-Mart and Lowe's stores nationwide sold the light fixtures for between $16 and $25.  Wal-Mart sold the fixtures individually packaged from February 1998 through March 1999.  Lowe's sold the fixtures in two-packs from January 1998 through January 2000.

Consumers should stop using these lights immediately and call TSI Prime to arrange for a free replacement.  For more information, call TSI Prime at (877) 317-9237 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Other stories in this month's report:

Toxic Mold

Storm Door Recall

Home Interior and Garage