General Electric (GE) Ultra Thin Line undercabinet fluorescent light fixtures
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
GE Home Electric Products is recalling approximately 9,100 undercabinet fluorescent light fixtures due to improper assembly that could cause electrical shock hazards. The recalled fixtures are GE "Ultra Thin Line" models in 12-inch and 24-inch sizes that are directly wired into a home's electrical system. They are white with no exterior writing, and the model numbers subject to recall are 23039, 27278, 23045, and 27281. These fixtures were sold at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Hechingers, Builders' Square, Payless Cashways, Ace Hardware, and other retailers between February 1998 and April 1999 for approximately $35. No incidents or injuries have been reported as of the recall announcement.
Consumers who own these recalled fixtures should call GE Home Electric Products at (800) 517-9602 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday to arrange for a qualified electrician to replace the light fixture. The source does not specify any other remedy and advises that consumers should not touch the fixtures while the breaker switch is on. Fixtures that plug into wall sockets are not included in this recall.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Undercabinet Fluorescent Lights Recalled by GE Home Electric Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 1999 Release # 99-112 Company Phone Number: (800) 517-9602 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 CPSC, GE Home Electric Products Inc. Announce Recall of Undercabinet Fluorescent Lights WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), GE Home Electric Products Inc., of Cleveland, Ohio, is announcing the recall of about 9,100 undercabinet fluorescent light fixtures. These fixtures were improperly assembled and could present a serious electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC and GE have not received any reports of incidents or injuries resulting from the use of these lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent injuries. These lights are GE "Ultra Thin Line" 12-inch and 24-inch direct- wire, fluorescent, undercabinet fixtures. They are directly wired into the electrical system of the house. All the fixtures are white, and there is no writing on the outside of fixture. Before examining your fixture, turn the power off at the breaker switch. Under the plastic bulb guard, "GE Lighting" and the model number are written on a sticker. The model numbers subject to this recall are 23039, 27278, 23045 and 27281. The Home Depot, Lowe's, Hechingers, Builders' Square, Payless Cashways and Ace Hardware and other home center and hardware stores nationwide sold these light fixtures between February 1998 and April 1999 for about $35. Consumers should not touch these light fixtures, whether on or off, as long as the breaker switch is on. Consumers with these recalled light fixtures should call GE Home Electric Products to have a qualified electrician come to their home to replace the light fixture. For more information or to have your fixture replaced, call GE Home Electric Products at (800) 517-9602 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Light fixtures plugged into wall sockets are not included in this recall.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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