Ceiling Light Fixtures Recalled by Sea Gull Lighting Inc.
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2003
Release # 03-130
Company Phone Number: (800) 347-5483
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Sea Gull Lighting Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Ceiling Light Fixtures
Units: 7,100
Distributor: Sea Gull Lighting Inc., of Riverside, N.J.
Hazard: The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Sea Gull has received two reports of the fixtures
shorting out, though there have been no reports of fire or injuries.
Description: The recalled ceiling-mounted light fixtures come in six
different models - 5359-01, 5359-02, 5359-15, 5370-15, 5370-98, and
5372-02 - which can only be accurately identified on the packaging or
receipts. The white glass lights have an antique brass, polished brass,
white, or brushed stainless finish and do not have any exposed screws.
The light fixture is twisted into the base and locks in place. Because
the light fixtures have no visible label or identifying marks on the
outside, consumers are advised to look at the photos below or contact
the company for more information.
Sold at: Electrical supply dealers and contractors sold and installed
the fixtures from July 2002 through February 2003. These fixtures were
not sold at retail stores.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact
the Sea Gull Lighting dealer from whom the light fixtures were purchased
or the company, to receive a free replacement fixture.
Consumer Contact: Call Sea Gull Lighting at (800) 347-5483 between 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit its website at
www.seagulllighting.com
