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Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Recall 08-089 · November 21, 2007 · Cooper Lighting

What to doConsumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at www.cooperlighting.com. The fixture should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-089 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 21, 2007
Brand
Cooper Lighting
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights
Hazard
Electrical Shock Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Units
About 274,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves the Metalux fluorescent shop lights Model 9240. Only date codes between December 1, 2006 ("344 06") and September 14, 2007 ("257 07") are included in this recall. The date code format includes the day and the year. For example, "344 06" refers to the 344th day of year 2006, or December 1, 2006. The model number and date code can be found on the packaging and on labels adhered to the fixture housing.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights · About 274,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January 2007 to October 2007 for between $8 and $10.; Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

Cooper Lighting has received six reports of consumers experiencing an electric shock. No serious injuries have occurred.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 440-1676 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cooperlighting.com

Recall history and context

Cooper Lighting appears in 11 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cooper Lighting recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights (About 274,000 units). This recall involves the Metalux fluorescent shop lights Model 9240.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Electrical Shock Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at www.cooperlighting.com. The fixture should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.

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