Representative photo of the main affected products: Model number SL8691-78 (11' 1-light), or SL8692-78 (13' 2-light), or SL8693-78 (15-1/2' 3-light)
Representative photo of the main affected products: Model number SL8691-78 (11' 1-light), or SL8692-78 (13' 2-light), or SL8693-78 (15-1/2' 3-light)
Representative photo of the main affected products: Model number SL8691-78 (11' 1-light), or SL8692-78 (13' 2-light), or SL8693-78 (15-1/2' 3-light)
Representative photo of the main affected products: Model number SL8691-78 (11' 1-light), or SL8692-78 (13' 2-light), or SL8693-78 (15-1/2' 3-light)
Representative photo of the main affected products: Model number SL8691-78 (11' 1-light), or SL8692-78 (13' 2-light), or SL8693-78 (15-1/2' 3-light)

Ceiling-Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

June 27, 2012
Thomas Lighting voluntarily recalls ceiling flush-mount light fixtures

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, recently announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount light fixtures
Units: About 83,750
Manufacturer: Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill.; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corp.
Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Thomas Lighting has received 11 reports of defective fixtures which resulted in the home's arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) tripping. No injuries have been reported to the firm.
Description: This recall involves 28 different models of ceiling flush-mounted light fixtures manufactured between June 1, 2010, through November 25, 2010, with a diameter ranging from 7.5" to 13". All affected fixtures have a round base or canopy affixed to the ceiling and a dome- or cylindrical-shaped cover. The recalled fixtures have a variety of finishes including metal and/or clear or frosted glass and contain one, two, or three lightbulbs. Canopies are a range of colors including white, bronze, brass (gold), and nickel. Most models have a nib in the center of the dome cover in the same color as the canopy. Although the manufacturer's name, the fixture model number and production date can be found on a printed label on the ceiling-side of the fixture's metal canopy, consumers are advised not to remove the metal canopy from the ceiling in order to access this label.
Sold at: Electrical distributors and lighting wholesalers nationwide from July 2010 through July 2011 for between $19 and $50 as Thomas Lighting products.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture, avoid direct contact with the fixture, and contact Thomas Lighting to arrange for a free in-home repair of the fixtures by a qualified electrician.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Thomas Lighting at (800) 764-0756 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.thomaslighting.com.

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