CPSC recall 08-228, announced March 19, 2008, covers Pegtom Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures (about 1,000 units). A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture. Recall contact: call (866) 418-5543, 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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: P5526-20, P5526-44.
Which products are included?
Only Progress Lighting ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixtures with model numbers P5526-20 and P5526-44 are included in the recall. The light fixtures have three flame-shaped lights inside a beveled glass and solid frame. The fixtures require (3) 60-watt light bulbs. "Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China" and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
P5526-. Yours must match one exactly. - When sold
- January 2007 through November 2007
- Price paid
- $200
Why it was recalled
A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons.
Incidents and injuries
Progress Lighting has received six reports of fixtures falling. No property damage or injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free repair of the lighting fixture.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 418-5543, 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
- Pegtom
- Manufacturer
- Pegtom, of Hong Ding, China
- Product type
- Light fixtures
- Recall number
- 08-228
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for about $200.
- Importer
- Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.
Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling 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
- 1,000 units: the 45th-largest of 60 light fixture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,730 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 35 of 64 light fixture recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 11 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (866) 418-5543 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.progresslighting.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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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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