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Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 15-182 · July 15, 2015 · Cooper Lighting

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-182 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 15, 2015
Brand
Cooper Lighting
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 15, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between 182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format. Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture. Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL.

Is my product affected?

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  • Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures · About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, True Value and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through April 2015 for between $13 and $67.; Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Cooper Lighting toll-free at (866) 461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on "Safety Notices" under the Resources tab for more information.

Recall history and context

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

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures (About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.

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