November 10, 1999- Aquarium Lights Recalled by Perfecto Manufacturing
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Perfecto Manufacturing Inc., of Noblesville, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 23,400 SHOlights aquarium lights. Sharp edges on these lights could cut the insulation on the wiring. If the wires become exposed, consumers could suffer shocks or electrocution. There is also a risk of fire. In addition, some of these lights could overheat and cause the same problems.
September 22, 1999- Toy Flashlights and Work Lights Recall
August 30, 1999- Work Lights Recalled by Wilmar and Foremost Tool
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wilmar Corp., of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling more than 16,000 Fluorescent Work Lights. Foremost Tool Co. Inc., of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling more than 1,300 Fluorescent Work Lights. For both recalls, the work lights present fire, electrocution and shock hazards. The lights have undersized wiring, an inadequate grounding system and faulty plugs.
June 10, 1999- Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Harbor Freight Tools, headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling more than 48,500 work lights, sold as magnetic base lights. These lights present electric shock and fire hazards.
May 20, 1999- Undercabinet Fluorescent Lights Recalled by GE Home Electric Products
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GE Home Electric Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is announcing the recall of about 9,100 undercabinet fluorescent light fixtures. These fixtures were improperly assembled and could present a serious electrical shock hazard to consumers.
April 22, 1999- Electric Meter Boxes, Trouble Lights & Surge Protectors Recall
The following three product safety recalls were conducted by firms in cooperation with the CPSC. 1) Square D Co., of Palatine, Ill., is recalling about 12,200 CSEDs, which are metal boxes mounted on the outside of homes and contain the electric meter and the main electrical breaker panel. When these CSEDs are installed and electrical power supplied, electrical arcing can occur, posing a risk of shock, electrocution and electric burn. 2) Primerica Enterprise, of Deer Park N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 trouble lights. The lights have undersized wires, and other internal defects presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards. 3) Kingsland Tools Inc., of Bell, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 powerstrip surge protectors. The power strips have cracked, corroded and loose wires, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.
March 17, 1999- Extension Cord & Trouble Light Recalls Recalled by Big Roc Tools
Big Roc Tools Inc., of Ontario, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 38,170 outdoor extension cords. The cords have undersized wires and reverse polarity receptacles that allow plugs to be in inserted incorrectly, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards. They are also voluntarily recalling about 18,600 trouble lights. The lights have undersized, corroded or loose wires and exposed plug blades, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.
Mark Ross- Go-Karts by Tiger Industries & Flash Units by Niken Recalled
December 17, 1997- Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units Recalled by NuTone
In cooperation with the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC), NuTone Inc. of Cincinnati,Ohio, is recalling more than 500,000 Ceiling Exhaust Fanand Light units. The light socket in these units could bewired incorrectly, which presents an electrical shock hazardwhen replacing the light bulb.
February 27, 1997- Work Light Recall by Bayco Products
December 9, 1996- 500-Watt Halogen Bulbs Recall/Replace by Tensor
May 30, 1996- Portable Halogen Work Light Recalled by Quality Craft
April 24, 1996- Light Switch Recalled by Anam Industrial Co
January 2, 1996- Portable Halogen Work Light Recalled by Atlas Electric Corp
October 17, 1995- Emergency Light Recalled by Winner Products
In cooperation with the U.S. ConsumerProduct Safety Commission (CPSC), Winner Products, Inc. ofSanta Ana, Calif., is recalling approximately 3,200Emergency Lite 3-in-1 automatic night-lights, model number334N. The unit can break away from the back cover while itis still plugged in, exposing live conductors, which couldseriously or fatally shock consumers.
March 22, 1994- Designers Edge Recalls Halogen Clamp Lights
DECEMBER 1, 1993- Holiday Electric Candle Lights Recalled by Kmart
OCTOBER 14, 1993- Outdoor Fluorescent Light Fixtures Recalled by Builders Square
MARCH 4, 1993- Gampak Products Recalls Portable Flood Light
June 19, 1991- Luxxtra 250 Watt Series 1800 & 2400 Metal Halide Light Fixture Recalls
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