CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights
CPSC recall 02036. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled lights immediately and contact Progress Lighting to schedule an in-house repair. Consumers can call Progress Lighting or or write to: Progress Lighting, P.O. Box 5704, Spartanburg, SC 29304, Attn: Tim Powell.
CPSC recall 02036 has the recall date 6 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Progress Lighting. The recall has about 10,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Progress Lighting has received two reports of these fluorescent lights smoking and smoldering. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 10,600 |
| Description | The recalled fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights were sold in various shapes and sizes including domes, cylinders and rectangles. The white Underwriters Laboratories label on the light contains the manufacturer's name, "PROGRESS LIGHTING;" the manufacture date, between March 1998 and March 1999; and catalog number. The label is located on the fixture's housing, under the white plastic lens covering the bulbs. Consumers should turn off the power before removing the lens to examine the lights. The recalled lights have the following catalog numbers: 711460-005, 711560-EB0, 711660-EB0, 711660-EB5, 714710-005, 715715-085, 714730-005, 714810-EB0, 714815-EB0, 714830-EB0, 714910-EB0, 714915-EB0, 714930-EB0, 716030-095, 716035-005, 716130-EB0, 716135-EB0, 716230-EB0, 716235-EB0, 720110-005, 720530-005, 720630-005, 721330-EB0, 721430-EB0, 721530-EB0, 721630-EB0, 726230-EB0, 726235-003, 726330-EB0, 726430-EB0, 726435-003, 728560-EB0, 733435-003, and 733530-003 |
| Product | Fluorescent ceiling and bathroom lights, About 10,600, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Electricians and electrical supply companies sold these lights nationwide, from March 1998 through July 1999, for about $90. |
| Manufacturer | Progress Lighting |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,600Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 27%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Progress Lighting
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2008 | Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard |
| 10 Jun 2008 | Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard |
| 28 Dec 2006 | Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts |
| 11 Feb 2004 | CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Fixtures |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02036The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02036. https://recallregister.com/product/2038-cpsc-progress-lighting-announce-recall-of-fluorescent-lights/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02036 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Progress Lighting has received two reports of these fluorescent lights smoking and smoldering. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Electricians and electrical supply companies sold these lights nationwide, from March 1998 through July 1999, for about $90.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02036?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,600
- How many CPSC recalls name Progress Lighting?
- 5 CPSC recalls on this register name Progress Lighting. This recall is 1 of them.