June 10, 2008
Progress Lighting is recalling about 7,500 Thomasville ceiling light fixtures. A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.
Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises.
The recall involves the International Series indoor (foyer) light fixtures. The light fixture has metal hardware and frosted white glass. The fixtures use either incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. Made in/Hecho en/Fabrique aux China and the model number are written on the packaging and inside the fixtures canopy, which is attached to the ceiling. Model numbers involved are:
| P2854-09EBWB | P3443-09 | P4263-09 |
| P2855-09EBWB | P3444-09 | P4264-09 |
| P2856-09EBWB | P3445-09 | P4265-09 |
| P2859-09EBWB | P3789-09 | P4265-09EXP |
| P2860-09EBWB | P3790-09 | |
| P2861-09EBWB | P3791-09 |
The fixtures were sold by electrical/lighting distributors and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2005 through March 2008 for between $290 and $1,150. They were made in China.
Consumers who have either Progress Lightings or Thomasville Lightings recalled ceiling lights should carefully remove any of the glass, and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement.
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 visit the firms Web site at www.progresslighting.com
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
