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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga., announced a voluntary recall of about 50,400 Shower light trim.
Hazard: The shower light's trim and glass lens can fall from the ceiling fixture, posing an impact and laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Cooper Lighting has received 407 reports of trim pieces falling and breaking, including laceration injuries to a consumer's head and foot when struck by the light's trim and lens as they fell from the ceiling fixture.
Description: This recall involves All-Pro shower light trim models ERT701, RE-ERT 701, ERT702 and ERT703 with a glass lens and date codes 347 11 through 119 12. The model number and date code are marked on underside of the portion of the trim facing the ceiling. The trim is used with light fixtures listed below.
(Image credit: CPSC.)
Sold at: Home Depot and other home improvement stores nationwide and by professional installers from January 2012 through July 2012 for about $13 for the trim and glass lens.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Cooper Lighting immediately to receive free replacement trim for the shower light.
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Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7228 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's recall page at www.cooperlighting.com.
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