CPSC recall 07-071, announced December 28, 2006, covers Progress Lighting Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures (about 12,800 units). Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring. Recall contact: call (877) 369-4548, or go to www.progresslighting.com.
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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 CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector.
Which products are included?
Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a sticker attached to the inside
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2006 through December 2006
- Price paid
- $9 to $27
Why it was recalled
Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 369-4548, or go to www.progresslighting.com.
- 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
- Progress Lighting
- Manufacturer
- Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.
- Product type
- Light fixtures
- Recall number
- 07-071
- Units
- About 12,800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
This recall in context
Compared with the 64 light fixture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 12,800 units: the 15th-largest of 60 light fixture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,730 units.
- Hazards
- Laceration: named in 9 of 64 light fixture recalls. Fall: named in 35 of 64 light fixture recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Progress Lighting is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2008. This recall is the 2nd. The one before: Progress Lighting Fluorescent Light Bathroom Fixtures (04-082, Feb 2004). 5 of them are light fixture recalls.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled the same month the notice says sales ended.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.progresslighting.com
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