The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05038·Announced 2004-11-04

Hampton Bay Halogen Light Fixtures Recalled for Detaching Metal Rings

Cordelia Lighting is recalling Hampton Bay halogen light fixtures sold at Expo Design Centers because decorative metal rings can detach and cause minor burns.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (burns from hot detached rings) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cordelia Lighting, of Rancho Dominguez, Calif., is recalling Hampton Bay® three-head, flush-mount, halogen light fixtures. The recall involves fixtures with silver metal rings on the lamp ends, frosted glass shades, and a clear label reading "MADE IN CHINA" and "E91785." The fixtures are 15.75 inches wide by 6 inches high.

The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings. Five reports of incidents involving in-store displays have been reported by store associates, but no injuries have been reported.

About 1,400 units were sold at Expo Design Center stores, a division of The Home Depot, from February 2004 to August 2004 for about $40. Customers should stop using the light fixtures and return them to the nearest Expo Design Center store for a refund. Consumers can also call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Hampton Bay® halogen light fixture
Manufacturer
Cordelia Lighting, of Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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