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
Model number CESL401-06 and SKU number 201-462 are printed on a white label on the top of the fixture.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Commercial Electric brand basic hanging shop lights that use two, 48-inch, two-pin, T8, fluorescent lamps. The recalled shop light is a metal light fixture with four plastic lamp sockets and a white finish. It is 48 inches long, 4.25 inches wide and 2.5 inches high and has two 10.5-inch long chains for hanging. The lamp sockets must be snapped into place during installation. Model number CESL401-06 and SKU number 201-462 are printed on a white label on the top of the fixture.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire.
Incidents and injuries
Cordelia Lighting has received 888 reports of incidents, including 382 of units smoking, 328 of units catching on fire, 173 of units sparking and five of units with electrical arcing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the shop lights and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cordelia Lighting Inc., Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
- Manufacturer
- Cordelia Lighting Inc., Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
- Product type
- Lamps
- Recall number
- 14-190
- Units
- About 222,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Home Depot from August 2013 through March 2014, for about $13.
Fluorescent Shop Lights
CPSC product type: Fluorescent Lights
Recall contact information
Cordelia Lighting at (800) 345-0542, extension 3001 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.