Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.