December 2000
Recessed Lights Recalled
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cooper Lighting, of Elk Grove Village,
Ill., is recalling about 34,000 recessed lights. The glass ring exterior
portion or trim of these lights can fall from the fixture, posing a risk of
lacerations and impact injuries.
Cooper Lighting has received four reports of glass rings falling from these
light fixtures. In two incidents, consumers were hit on the head causing
lacerations and bumps.
These recessed lights were sold from catalogs under Halo Brand Metropolitan
Ice Series #945 and #1945. They have blue, rose and frosted clear glass
rings that are about five inches in diameter. The glass ring assembly snaps
into an installed ceiling fixture recessed light housing. Once installed,
only the glass is visible. 
Only model numbers 945, 945H,
945BLUE, 945BLH, 945ROSE, 945ROH, 1945, 1945H, 1945BLUE, 1945BLH, 1945ROSE,
and 1945ROH are involved in this recall. The model number appears on a white
stick-on label on the black trim ring. Consumers should turn off the power
before checking their lights. Lights without bracing clips are not part of
this recall.
Consumers that have recessed
lights with five-inch exterior glass rings should call Cooper Lighting. The
firm will provide instructions on how to remove the glass ring assembly to
check lights to see if they are part of this recall.
Home Depot catalogs, electricians, and electrical supply companies sold
these lights nationwide from September 1996 through October 2000 for about
$40.
Consumers with the recalled lights will receive free replacement trims. The
firm will send consumers free shipping labels to return the trims. For more
information, call Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7145 between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday or write to: Cooper Lighting, 1121 Highway 74
South, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
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