The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03130·Announced 2003-05-22

Sea Gull Lighting Recalls Ceiling Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

Sea Gull Lighting is recalling 7,100 ceiling light fixtures because the wiring can short, posing a fire hazard. No fires or injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard (shorting wiring) which is a risk-of-harm product. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Sea Gull Lighting Inc. is recalling approximately 7,100 ceiling-mounted light fixtures due to a fire hazard. The wiring in these lights can short, which poses a risk of fire to consumers. Sea Gull has received two reports of the fixtures shorting out, but there have been no reports of fire or injuries.

The recalled fixtures are available in six models: 5359-01, 5359-02, 5359-15, 5370-15, 5370-98, and 5372-02. These white glass lights feature an antique brass, polished brass, white, or brushed stainless finish and do not have exposed screws. The light fixture twists into the base and locks in place. Because the fixtures lack visible labels or identifying marks on the outside, consumers should check their packaging or receipts to identify the specific model.

These fixtures were sold and installed by electrical supply dealers and contractors from July 2002 through February 2003. They were not sold at retail stores. Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact the Sea Gull Lighting dealer from whom they purchased the fixtures, or contact the company directly, to receive a free replacement fixture.

The recalled product

Product
Ceiling Light Fixtures
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
7,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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