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Cooper Lighting Recalled Glass Shower Light Trim Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards – August 2012

What Was Recalled

The All-Pro shower light trim with glass lenses manufactured by Cooper Lighting LLC have been recalled. They sold about 50,400 defective units through 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.

Why Was It Recalled

The shower light's trim and glass lens can fall from the ceiling fixture, posing an impact and laceration hazard to consumers. 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.

How to Identify The Recalled Product

The recalled All-Pro shower light trim models include 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 also used with other lighting fixtures.

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For additional information about this specific recall such as possible remedies, restitution, repairs, replacement, recourse, and manufacturer contact information you can follow this link to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

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