Ceiling Mounted Light Fixtures Recalled by Thomas Lighting Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 12197. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fixture's socket wire insulation can degrade, leading to charged wires becoming exposed, causing electricity to pass to the metal canopy of the fixture. This poses a fire and electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture, avoid direct contact with the fixture and contact Thomas Lighting to arrange for a free in-home repair of the fixtures by a qualified electrician.
CPSC recall 12197 has the recall date 19 Jun 2012. The notice names the firm Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires. The recall has about 83,750 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Thomas Lighting has received 11 reports of defective fixtures which resulted in the home's Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) tripping. No injuries have been reported to the firm. |
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| Units | 83,750 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves 28 different models of ceiling flush-mounted light fixtures manufactured between June 1, 2010 through November 25, 2010 with a diameter ranging from 7.5" to 13". All affected fixtures have a round base or canopy affixed to the ceiling and a dome- or cylindrical-shaped cover. The recalled fixtures have a variety of finishes including metal and/or clear or frosted glass and contain one, two or three light bulbs. Canopies are a range of colors including white, bronze, brass (gold) and nickel. Most models have a nib in the center of the dome cover in the same color as the canopy. Although the manufacturer's name, the fixture model number and production date can be found on a printed label on the ceiling-side of the fixture's metal canopy, consumers are advised not to remove the metal canopy from the ceiling in order to access this label. |
| Product | Thomas Lighting ceiling flush mount light fixtures, About 83,750, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Electrical distributors and lighting wholesalers nationwide from July 2010 through July 2011 for between $19 and $50 as Thomas Lighting products. |
| Manufacturer | Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corporation |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 83,750Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Thomas Lighting, of Elgin, Ill; part of Philips Consumer Luminaires
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12197The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 12197. https://recallregister.com/product/1067-ceiling-mounted-light-fixtures-recalled-by-thomas-lighting-due-to-fire/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12197 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Thomas Lighting has received 11 reports of defective fixtures which resulted in the home's Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) tripping. No injuries have been reported to the firm.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Electrical distributors and lighting wholesalers nationwide from July 2010 through July 2011 for between $19 and $50 as Thomas Lighting products.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12197?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12197?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 83,750