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CPSC, Sea Gull Lighting Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures

The firm’s contact information has been updated. 6-3-25

  • Recalled Ceiling Light Fixture
  • Recalled Ceiling Light Fixture
Name of Product:
Ceiling Light Fixtures
Hazard:

The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 22, 2003
Units:

7,100

Consumer Contact

Sea Gull Lighting at 888-475-1136 between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at techlightingcs@visualcomfortco.com.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sea Gull Lighting Inc., of Riverside, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 7,100 ceiling light fixtures. The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

Sea Gull has received two reports of the fixtures shorting out, though there have been no reports of fire or injuries.

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.
Distributor(s):
Sea Gull Lighting Inc., of Riverside, N.J.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
03-130

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