December 29, 2006
Progress Lighting Inc. is recalling about 12,000 trim assembly kits for recessed light fixtures. Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall, possibly injuring those nearby.
Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.
Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60.
The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.
The kits were sold by electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.
Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.
Customer Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.progresslighting.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
