CPSC recall 01-040, announced November 22, 2000, covers Cooper Lighting Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945 recessed lights (about 34,000 units). The glass ring exterior portion or trim of these lights can fall from the fixture, posing a risk of lacerations and impact injuries. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers with the recalled lights will receive free replacement trims. Recall contact: call (800) 954-7145.
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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.
The 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 noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 10 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
a white stick-on label on the black trim ring
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- September 1996 through October 2000
- Where sold
- The Home Depot, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $40
Why 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.
Incidents and injuries
Cooper Lighting has received four reports of glass rings falling from these light fixtures. In two incidents, consumers were hit on the head, causing lacerations and bumps.
Official remedy
Consumers with the recalled lights will receive free replacement trims. The firm will send consumers free shipping labels to return the trims.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 10 listed in this recall.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 954-7145.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cooper Lighting
- Manufacturer
- Cooper Lighting, of Elk Grove Village, Ill.
- Recall number
- 01-040
- 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.
Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945 recessed lights
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 34,000 units: the 66th-largest of 189 lighting and ceiling fan recalls that state a unit count. The median is 9,300 units.
- Hazards
- Fall: named in 62 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls. Impact: named in 27 of 216 lighting and ceiling fan recalls.
- Brand history
- Cooper Lighting is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 2000 to 2020. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- About 4 years. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, call Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7145 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or write to: Cooper Lighting, 1121 Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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