CPSC, Cooper Lighting Announce Recall of Recessed Lights
Source: CPSC Recall #01040
Recall Date
2000-11-22
Manufacturer
Cooper Lighting, of Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Units Affected
About 34,000
Products Involved
Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945 recessed lights
Hazard
The glass ring exterior portion or trim of these lights can fall from the fixture, posing a risk of lacerations and impact injuries.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled lights will receive free replacement trims. The firm will send consumers free shipping labels to return the trims.
Reported Injuries
Cooper Lighting has received four reports of glass rings falling from these light fixtures. In two incidents, consumers were hit on the head, causing lacerations and bumps.
Sold At
Home Depot catalogs, electricians, and electrical supply companies sold these lights nationwide, from September 1996 through October 2000, for about $40.
Full Recall Description
These recessed lights were sold from catalogs under Halo Brand Metropolitan Ice Series #945 and #1945. They have blue, rose and frosted clear glass rings that are about 5 inches in diameter. The glass ring assembly snaps into an installed ceiling fixture recessed light housing. Once installed, only the glass is visible. Only model numbers 945, 945H, 945BLUE, 945BLH, 945ROSE, 945ROH, 1945, 1945H, 1945BLUE, 1945BLH, 1945ROSE, and 1945ROH are involved in this recall. The model number appears on a white stick-on label on the black trim ring. Consumers should turn off the power before checking their lights. Consumers that have recessed lights with 5-inch exterior glass rings should call Cooper Lighting. The firm will provide instructions on how to remove the glass ring assembly to check lights to see if they are part of this recall. Lights without bracing clips are not part of this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28