The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14013·Announced 2013-11-05

Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Due to Impact Hazard

Cooper Crouse-Hinds is recalling specific ceiling boxes that can crack and cause light fixtures to fall, posing an impact hazard.

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 (falling light fixture) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y., is recalling about 22,400 non-metallic, polycarbonate ceiling boxes. The recall involves five models with part numbers TP16002, TP16022, TP16023, TP16122, and TP16307. These black, round boxes are used to support ceiling light fixtures and were sold at electrical supply stores and to commercial contractors nationwide from December 2012 to April 2013 for between $1.50 and $4.

The recalled ceiling boxes can crack, which may cause the attached light fixture to fall from the ceiling. This poses an impact hazard to consumers. Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one instance of a ceiling box cracking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately contact Cooper Crouse-Hinds to determine if their product is recalled. The company will provide a full refund, a free replacement, or a free repair. If the product cannot be identified by phone, a representative will conduct an on-site identification. Consumers can call the toll-free number (866) 764-5454 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Ceiling boxes
Manufacturer
Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Components
Hazard
Affected units
22,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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