Progress Lighting ceiling light fixtures recalled

June 12th, 2008 | Category: Recalls and Safety

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Progress Lighting, has announced a voluntary recall of about 7,500 indoor ceiling light fixtures, due to a fall and injury endanger posed to consumers whether the cable that supports the light fixture fails. Progress Lighting has get five reports of the fixtures falling, including an incident where two consumers suffered bruises.

The worldly Series indoor light fixtures were manufactured in China and sold by electrical and lighting distributors and at The Home Depot stores from

January 2005 through March 2008 for amidst $290 and $1,150. The fixtures were sold under the Progress Lighting and Thomasville Lighting make names. Please see the CPSC press release for model numbers involved in the recall.

Consumers are advised to remove the glass from the recalled Thomasville or Progress Lighting ceiling lights and contact Progress Lighting at (877) 369-4548 or www.progresslighting.com to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the ceiling fixture.