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L.D. Kichler Recalls Ceiling Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #17030, announced on November 10, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves four style numbers of Kichler Krystal Ice flush mount ceiling fixtures with square or cylindrical chrome or bronze-colored metal cage shades and clear crystal accents. They were sold with four 40-watt light bulbs. Style numbers include 38182, 38183, 38198, and 38199. The style numbers and "Kichler Home Center" are printed on the inside of the canopy. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fixtures and remove the 40-watt bulbs. contact kichler for free 25 watt bulbs and new warning labels. the new labels identify 25-watts as the maximum allowable wattage and the appropriate home wiring (90°c supply wire) for use with the fixture. consumers with older homes built before 1985 without upgraded wiring can contact the firm for a full refund. consumers who are uncertain if their home's wiring has been upgraded can contact kichler for more information about an inspection by a licensed electrician.. Affected brand: The L.D. Kichler Co..
This recall involves four style numbers of Kichler Krystal Ice flush mount ceiling fixtures with square or cylindrical chrome or bronze-colored metal cage shades and clear crystal accents. They were sold with four 40-watt light bulbs. Style numbers include 38182, 38183, 38198, and 38199. The style numbers and "Kichler Home Center" are printed on the inside of the canopy.
Affected products
Krystal Ice ceiling fixtures
Recalled brands
The L.D. Kichler Co.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fixtures and remove the 40-watt bulbs. Contact Kichler for free 25 watt bulbs and new warning labels. The new labels identify 25-watts as the maximum allowable wattage and the appropriate home wiring (90°C supply wire) for use with the fixture. Consumers with older homes built before 1985 without upgraded wiring can contact the firm for a full refund. Consumers who are uncertain if their home's wiring has been upgraded can contact Kichler for more information about an inspection by a licensed electrician.
Recall date
November 10, 2016
CPSC recall #17030 covers L.D. Kichler Recalls Ceiling Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 10, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves four style numbers of Kichler Krystal Ice flush mount ceiling fixtures with square or cylindrical chrome or bronze-colored metal cage shades and clear crystal accents. They were sold with four 40-watt light bulbs. Style numbers include 38182, 38183, 38198, and 38199. The style numbers and "Kichler Home Center" are printed on the inside of the canopy.
The CPSC remedy for recall #17030 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fixtures and remove the 40-watt bulbs. contact kichler for free 25 watt bulbs and new warning labels. the new labels identify 25-watts as the maximum allowable wattage and the appropriate home wiring (90°c supply wire) for use with the fixture. consumers with older homes built before 1985 without upgraded wiring can contact the firm for a full refund. consumers who are uncertain if their home's wiring has been upgraded can contact kichler for more information about an inspection by a licensed electrician.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/LD-Kichler-Recalls-Ceiling-Fixtures. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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