Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Electrical Shock Risk
Westinghouse Lighting is recalling about 5,000 glass shade holders sold at Home Depot because an incorrectly wired pull chain switch poses a risk of electrical shock.
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 (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Westinghouse Lighting is recalling approximately 5,000 units of its 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The recalled products are ceiling-mounted, brass-plated holders with model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom near the socket. These holders feature a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are designed for use with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.
The recall was issued because the pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, which poses a shock hazard to consumers. The source text states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.
The affected shade holders were sold at Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for approximately $12. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit. Westinghouse Lighting can be reached toll-free at (888) 417-6222 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.westinghouselighting.com by clicking on the safety notice at the top of the page.
The recalled product
- Product
- Glass Shade Holders
- Manufacturer
- Westinghouse Lighting, of Philadelphia, Pa.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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