June 19, 2012
Release #12-197

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 764-0756
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount light fixtures

Units: About 83,750

Manufacturer: Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corporation, of Elgin, Ill.

Hazard: The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Thomas Lighting has received 11 reports of defective fixtures which resulted in the home's Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) tripping. No injuries have been reported to the firm.

Description: This recall involves 28 different models of ceiling flush-mounted light fixtures manufactured between June 1, 2010 through November 25, 2010 with a diameter ranging from 7.5" to 13". All affected fixtures have a round base or canopy affixed to the ceiling and a dome- or cylindrical-shaped cover. The recalled fixtures have a variety of finishes including metal and/or clear or frosted glass and contain one, two or three light bulbs. Canopies are a range of colors including white, bronze, brass (gold) and nickel. Most models have a nib in the center of the dome cover in the same color as the canopy. Although the manufacturer's name, the fixture model number and production date can be found on a printed label on the ceiling-side of the fixture's metal canopy, consumers are advised not to remove the metal canopy from the ceiling in order to access this label.
Canopy | Size | Lights | Glass
SL325-8: White | 7-1/2" dia. | 1-light | White glass
SL8691-78: Brushed Nickel | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8771-63: Painted Bronze | 11" dia. | 1-light | Golden cream swirl glass
SL326-8: White | 9-1/2" dia. | 2-light | White glass
SL8691-81: Tile Bronze | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8772-63: Painted Bronze | 13" dia. | 2-light | Golden cream swirl glass
SL458-8: White | 9-1/2" dia. | 2-light | Clear glass
SL8692-1: Polished Brass | 13" dia. | 2-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8781-15: Oiled Bronze | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched glass
SL8652-1: Polished Brass | 13" dia. | 2-light | Etched swirl glass
SL8692-18: Textured White | 13" dia. | 2-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8781-23: Colonial Bronze | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched glass
SL8683-81: Tile Bronze | 15" dia. | 3-light | Etched melon glass
SL8692-68: Burnished Bronze | 13" dia. | 2-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8781-78: Brushed Nickel | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched glass
SL8691-1: Polished Brass | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8692-78: Brushed Nickel | 13" dia. | 2-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8782-15: Oiled Bronze | 13" dia. | 2-light | Etched glass
SL8691-11: Bronze Florentine | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8693-1: Polished Brass | 15-1/2" dia. | 3-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8782-23: Colonial Bronze | 13" dia. | 2-light | Etched glass
SL8691-18: Textured White | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8693-78: Brushed Nickel | 15-1/2" dia. | 3-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8782-78: Brushed Nickel | 13" dia. | 2-light | Etched glass
SL8691-63: Painted Bronze | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8761-1: Polished Brass | 11" dia. | 1-light | Clear swirl glass
SL8691-68: Burnished Bronze | 11" dia. | 1-light | Etched alabaster style glass
SL8761-78: Brushed Nickel | 11" dia. | 1-light | Clear swirl glass

Sold at: Electrical distributors and lighting wholesalers nationwide from July 2010 through July 2011 for between $19 and $50 as Thomas Lighting products.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture, avoid direct contact with the fixture and contact Thomas Lighting to arrange for a free in-home repair of the fixtures by a qualified electrician.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Thomas Lighting at (800) 764-0756 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.thomaslighting.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: [www.cpsc.gov]