Cooper Lighting recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

July 15, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

15182

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.