CPSC recall 08-300, announced June 10, 2008, covers Progress Lighting Indoor Ceiling Light Fixtures (about 7,500 units). A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers who have either Progress Lighting's or Thomasville Lighting's recalled ceiling lights should carefully remove any of the glass, and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement. 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.
Affected model numbers
"Made in/Hecho en/Fabrique aux China" and the model number are written on the packaging and inside the fixture's canopy, which is attached to the ceiling.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the International Series indoor (foyer) light fixtures. The light fixture has metal hardware and frosted white glass. The fixtures use either incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. "Made in/Hecho en/Fabrique aux China" and the model number are written on the packaging and inside the fixture's canopy, which is attached to the ceiling. Model numbers involved are: P2854-09EBWB P3443-09 P4263-09 P2855-09EBWB P3444-09 P4264-09 P2856-09EBWB P3445-09 P4265-09 P2859-09EBWB P3789-09 P4265-09EXP P2860-09EBWB P3790-09 P2861-09EBWB P3791-09 The fixtures were also sold under the Thomasville Lighting brand name.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 16 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- When sold
- January 2005 through March 2008
- Where sold
- The Home Depot, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $290 to $1,150
Why it was recalled
A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Progress Lighting has received five reports of fixtures falling, including a report of an incident where two consumers suffered bruises.
Official remedy
Consumers who have either Progress Lighting's or Thomasville Lighting's recalled ceiling lights should carefully remove any of the glass, and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 16 listed in this recall.
- 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
- Product type
- Light fixtures
- Recall number
- 08-300
- Units
- About 7,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Electrical/lighting distributors and The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2005 through March 2008 for between $290 and $1,150.
- Importer
- Progress Lighting, of Greenville, S.C.
Indoor 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
- 7,500 units: the 22nd-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.
- Brand history
- Progress Lighting is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 2004 to 2008. This recall is the 4th. The one before: Pegtom Progress Lighting Outdoor Ceiling Light Fixtures (08-228, Mar 2008). 5 of them are light fixture recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 3 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
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 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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