The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10213·Announced 2010-04-30

Cooper Lighting Recalls Metalux Chain Sets Due to Injury Hazard

Cooper Lighting is recalling about 5,000 chain sets sold with Metalux commercial light fixtures because an 'S' hook can straighten, causing the fixture to fall.

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 where the fixture can fall and cause injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cooper Lighting is recalling approximately 5,000 chain sets sold with specific Metalux commercial light fixtures. The recall involves AYC or HBAYC model chain sets used in gymnasiums or similar recreational facilities with fixtures such as F-Bay HB/2HB, F-Bay 2HBHD, F-Bay HBE, F-Bay HBHT, F-Bay HBI, F-Bay HBL, F-Bay 2HE Series 2HE, Arctic Bay AB, or Arctic Bay ABI. These products were sold through authorized distributors nationwide from May 2006 through March 2010 for between $1.50 and $3.

The recall is due to an injury hazard where an 'S' hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces. This can result in the light fixture falling, posing a risk of injury to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should contact Cooper Lighting immediately for free replacement 'S' hooks for all fixtures located within gymnasiums and similar recreational facilities. Maintenance personnel in these facilities should inspect the fixtures immediately and take down any units with straightened 'S' hooks. For additional information, consumers can contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7228 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.metalux-lighting.com.

The recalled product

Product
Chain sets sold with Metalux light fixtures
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
5,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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