Outdoor Fluorescent Light Fixtures: Electric Shock Hazard Identified
CPSC recall 94002. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 94002 has the recall date 14 Oct 1993. The notice names the firm Builders Square. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
|---|---|
| Description | OCTOBER 14, 1993 Release # 94-002 PRODUCT: Builders Square fluorescent "Wall Bracket Lights" SKU number 9300117 and Pay-N-Pak, Inc. "Deck Lite Fixtures" model numbers 302048 and 302049; 9,300 Builders Square and an unknown number of Pay-N-Pak, Inc. light fixtures are involved. All the light fixtures were sold from July 1991 through March 1992 for $14.97 each. PROBLEM: The outdoor light fixture does not have a weatherproof ballast and is not grounded. Rain water could seep inside and short circuit, creating an electric shock hazard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately discontinue use of both products. Consumers with the Builders Square fixtures should return the fixtures to any Builders Square store for a full refund. Consumers with the Pay-N-Pak light fixtures should disconnect the fixtures and throw them out as Pay-N-Pak, Inc. is out of business. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Builders Square, San Antonio, TX is voluntarily recalling 9,300 "SKU No. 9300117 Wall Bracket Lights" sold nationwide from July 1991 to March 1992 for $14.97 each. This outdoor fluorescent light fixture does not have a weatherproof ballast and does not provide for electrical grounding. Rain water could seep… |
| Product | Builders Square fluorescent Wall Bracket Lights, Lights & Accessories |
| Product | Pay-N-Pak Deck Lite Fixtures |
| Manufacturer | Builders Square; Pay-N-Pak; Sam Hee International |
| Made in | Korea |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1993: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1993
- 75
- Recalls of 1993 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls of 1993 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Builders Square
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 24 Jun 1998 | Attic Stairways Recalled by Davidson Ladder |
| 23 Dec 1993 | Kmart Recalling Holiday Candolier Because Of Electric Shock And Fire Hazard |
| 25 Jul 1990 | Builders Square Recalling "Bay Breeze" Ceiling Fans |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 94002The 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 94002. https://recallregister.com/product/5498-outdoor-fluorescent-light-fixtures-electric-shock-hazard-identified/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 94002 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 94002 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Korea
- How many CPSC recalls name Builders Square?
- 4 CPSC recalls on this register name Builders Square. This recall is 1 of them.