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
Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture.
Which products are included?
This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between 182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format. Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture. Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cooper Lighting
- Product type
- Light fixtures
- Recall number
- 15-182
- Units
- About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, True Value and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through April 2015 for between $13 and $67.
- Importer
- Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.
Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures
CPSC product type: Fluorescent Lights
Recall contact information
Cooper Lighting toll-free at (866) 461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on "Safety Notices" under the Resources tab for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.