Recall #01-040 · Published November 22, 2000
Cooper Lighting Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945 recessed lights
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
945ROHThe model number appears on a white stick-on label on the black trim ring.
Which products are included?
These recessed lights were sold from catalogs under Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945. They have blue, rose and frosted clear glass rings that are about 5 inches in diameter. The glass ring assembly snaps into an installed ceiling fixture recessed light housing. Once installed, only the glass is visible. Only model numbers 945, 945H, 945BLUE, 945BLH, 945ROSE, 945ROH, 1945, 1945H, 1945BLUE, 1945BLH, 1945ROSE, and 1945ROH are involved in this recall. The model number appears on a white stick-on label on the black trim ring. Consumers should turn off the power before checking their lights. Consumers that have recessed lights with 5-inch exterior glass rings should call Cooper Lighting. The firm will provide instructions on how to remove the glass ring assembly to check lights to see if they are part of this recall. Lights without bracing clips are not part of this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The glass ring exterior portion or trim of these lights can fall from the fixture, posing a risk of lacerations and impact injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers with the recalled lights will receive free replacement trims. The firm will send consumers free shipping labels to return the trims.
- Brand
- Cooper Lighting
- Recall published
- November 22, 2000
- Category
- Lighting & Ceiling Fans
- Units
- About 34,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Depot catalogs, electricians, and electrical supply companies sold these lights nationwide, from September 1996 through October 2000, for about $40.