Approximately 222,000 Commercial Electric brand hanging fluorescent shop lights are being recalled because the lamp sockets can have loose connections. This defect can lead to electrical arcing, which has resulted in 888 reports of incidents including units catching fire, smoking, sparking, or arcing. These 48-inch white metal fixtures were sold exclusively at Home Depot between August 2013 and March 2014. Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the lights and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
The plastic lamp sockets may not secure the bulbs properly, creating a loose connection that can cause an electrical arc. This has caused hundreds of reports of the units catching fire or smoking, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the shop lights and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.
Commercial Electric 2-Lamp Shop Light
The model number and SKU number are on a label on the top of the fixture.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response