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Recalled Hampton Bay® halogen light fixture
The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.
About 1,400
Call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cordelia Lighting, of Rancho Dominguez, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 Hampton Bay halogen light fixtures. The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.
Name of product: Hampton Bay® halogen light fixture
Units: About 1,400
Importer: Expo Design Center, a division of The Home Depot, of Atlanta, Ga.
Manufacturer: Cordelia Lighting, of Rancho Dominguez, Calif.
Hazard: The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings.
Incidents/Injuries: Five reports of incidents involving in-store displays have been reported by store associates. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves the Hampton Bay® three-head, flush-mount, halogen light fixture with silver metal rings on the lamp fixtures. It is 15.75-inches wide by 6 inches high. The lights have frosted glass shades. The position of the three lamps on the fixture can be adjusted by turning and bending the lamp heads. A clear label on the fixture reads "MADE IN CHINA," and "E91785."
Sold at: Expo Design Center stores from February 2004 to August 2004 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Customers should stop using the light fixtures and return them to the nearest Expo Design Center store for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Home Depot toll-free at (800) 553-3199 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Media contact: Jean Osta, Public Relations, The Home Depot, at (770) 384-3407.
Customers should stop using the light fixtures and return them to the nearest Expo Design Center store for a refund.
Five reports of incidents involving in-store displays have been reported by store associates. No injuries have been reported.
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