Progress Lighting recalls some recessed trims

[kbsparky]

Progress lighting has recalled certain recessed trims, manufactured in China. Affected catalog numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60.

You can read about it by clicking here (http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2006/recessed_lights.html)

Official press release (http://www.progresslighting.com/img/07071.pdf)

Instructions for identification and replacement (http://www.progresslighting.com/Progress%20Inspection%20Instructions.pdf)

[George Stolz]

Good to see no injuries were involved with the recall. http://www.mikeholt.com/code_forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

We had problems with shower trims melting on Capri cans, and as we finished off the model (similar to one of the ones shown) we switched over to 40W lamps to get around the problem.

We switched to a different style trim that used an exposed long-neck par-30, with a gasketed cone trim and it was far superior.

[mdshunk]

Progress is my brand, but luckily I never used either of those plastic trims. Truthfully, I don't even recognize them. I suspect that they weren't so popular.

[kbsparky]

Interesting in that the bad ones were made in China. The ones from Mexico are not part of the recall. :roll:

[big vic]

Good to see no injuries were involved with the recall. http://www.mikeholt.com/code_forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

We had problems with shower trims melting on Capri cans, and as we finished off the model (similar to one of the ones shown) we switched over to 40W lamps to get around the problem.

We switched to a different style trim that used an exposed long-neck par-30, with a gasketed cone trim and it was far superior.

Most shower trims are rated for only 40 watt bulbs. We usually use Compact Fluoresecent bulbs and have hasd no issues

[stickboy1375]

Good to see no injuries were involved with the recall. http://www.mikeholt.com/code_forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

We had problems with shower trims melting on Capri cans, and as we finished off the model (similar to one of the ones shown) we switched over to 40W lamps to get around the problem.

Did you make your own 40w max. A19 label? :grin:

[Davis9]

Most shower trims are rated for only 40 watt bulbs. We usually use Compact Fluoresecent bulbs and have hasd no issues

Most CFL's say not to use in an enclosed indoor fixture as well.

Tom

[George Stolz]

Did you make your own 40w max. A19 label? :grin:

I knew I shouldn't have spoken, because I swear I don't remember what the trim was rated for, or any of the specifics, to be honest. :D

I just remember the boss said, "Look at this melted trim!" and we started using 40s and scoping out a better trim. :)