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Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard

Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box
Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box
Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box

Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box

Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box

Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box

Name of Product:
Ceiling boxes
Hazard:
The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Repair
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
November 05, 2013
Units:
About 22,400
Consumer Contact

Cooper Crouse-Hinds toll-free at (866) 764-5454 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.crousehinds.com  and click on Safety Recall under Quick Links on the right of the page for more information

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves five models of Cooper Crouse-Hinds non-metallic, polycarbonate ceiling boxes with manufacturer or part numbers TP16002, TP16022, TP16023, TP16122 and TP16307. The black, round ceiling boxes are 1.5 to 2.25-inches deep and measure between 3.5 and 4-inches in diameter. These devices are used in the installation of ceiling lighting. "CROUSE-HINDS" and "14.8 CU. IN" or "20.8 CU. IN." appear inside the box. The part number is on the product's packaging.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately contact Cooper Crouse-Hinds to determine if their product is recalled and whether they will receive a full refund, a free replacement, or a free repair of the ceiling box. If unable to determine via phone, Cooper Crouse-Hinds will send a representative to conduct an on-site identification of the recalled product. 

Incidents/Injuries:

Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one ceiling box cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At

Electrical supply stores and sales to commercial contractors, professional installers and other end users by authorized distributors nationwide from December 2012 to April 2013 for between $1.50 and $4.

Importer:

Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y.

Manufacturer

Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y.

Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
14-013
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