Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores
CPSC recall 15098. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit.
CPSC recall 15098 has the recall date 12 Mar 2015. The notice names the firm Westinghouse Lighting. The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter. |
| Product | Glass Shade Holders, About 5,000, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12. |
| Importer | Westinghouse Lighting |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Westinghouse Lighting
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2020 | Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Outdoor Ceiling Fans Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15098The 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 15098. https://recallregister.com/product/1933-westinghouse-lighting-recalls-glass-shade-holders-due-to-risk-of-elect/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 15098 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $12.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15098?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15098?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000