Recall #16-241 · Published August 9, 2016

Flos Pendant light fixtures

Flos Recalls Pendant Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury

CPSC published a recall notice for Pendant light fixtures from Flos on August 9, 2016. CPSC identifies this hazard: The dome on the light fixture can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact. The official remedy states: Consumers should contact the firm or place of purchase to schedule the installation of a free repair kit by a qualified technician. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until repaired.

Recalled Flos Skygarden pendant light fixtures
Recalled Flos Skygarden pendant light fixtures
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Additional identifying details

The model number is printed on a label on the lightbulb socket.

Which products are included?

This recall involves the Flos Skygarden halogen pendant light fixtures with models S1 and S2. The model number is printed on a label on the lightbulb socket. The light fixtures are made of glass, gypsum and steel. They have a gold, brown, black or white dome with a white plaster interior. Skygarden model S1 domes measure about 24 inches in diameter and Skygarden model S2 dome about 35 inches in diameter.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The dome on the light fixture can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

Official remedy

Consumers should contact the firm or place of purchase to schedule the installation of a free repair kit by a qualified technician. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until repaired.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand
Flos
Product type
Light fixtures
Recall number
16-241
Units
About 2,900
Manufactured in
Italy
Sold at / sales period
Design Within Reach, Flos Project Sales, Lumens, and other lighting stores and online at Flos.com and ylighting.com from January 2008 through July 2016 for between $2,500 and $4,400.
Importer
Flos Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Pendant light fixtures

CPSC product type: Indoor Lighting

Recall contact information

Flos toll-free at 888-952-9541 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@flosusa.com or online at www.flos.com and click on "Skygarden Notice to Customers" for more information.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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