Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box
Recalled Cooper Crouse-Hinds ceiling box
Recall Summary
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Recall Details Report an Incident Involving this Product
The ceiling box can crack on five models of non-metallic, polycarbonite ceiling boxes, causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling.
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.
Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one ceiling box cracking. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y.
Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y.
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