The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19131·Announced 2019-06-04

Generation Brands Recalls Small Stratton Glass Pendant Light Fixtures

Generation Brands is recalling Small Stratton glass pendant light fixtures because they can detach from the cord and fall, posing an injury risk.

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 injury has been reported (one bystander injured), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injury but no fatalities or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Generation Brands, through its division Tech Lighting, is recalling Small Stratton glass pendant light fixtures. The recall involves approximately 1,200 units sold in the United States and 30 units sold in Canada. The fixtures were sold at independent lighting retailers nationwide and online from January 2013 through December 2018 for between $385 and $525. The lights are suspended fixtures used for task lighting and general illumination in consumer and commercial applications.

The recall is due to a risk of injury. The small glass pendant light fixtures can detach from their electrical cord, causing the fixture to fall unexpectedly. This poses a risk of injury from impact. The firm has received one report of the glass pendant detaching from the light fixture, resulting in injury to a bystander standing directly beneath it.

Consumers should immediately prevent people from going under the light fixture. They should contact Tech Lighting to receive a free repair kit. Consumers will need to schedule the installation of the repair kit by a certified electrician, and Tech Lighting will reimburse the consumer for the service. Tech Lighting can be reached toll-free at 888-475-1136 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.techlighting.com.

The recalled product

Product
Small Stratton glass pendant light fixtures
Affected units
1,200

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (16)

  • 884655362979
  • 884655362986
  • 884655362993
  • 884655363006
  • 884655363013
  • 884655363020
  • 884655363099
  • 884655363105
  • 884655363112
  • 884655363129
  • 884655363136
  • 884655363143
  • 191963077083
  • 191963077090
  • 191963077106
  • 191963077113

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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