Eltrinic fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: February 4, 1977 Eltrinic Furniture Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Eltrinic Corporation
Reason for Recall:
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Electrocution/Electric Shock

Product Information

Full Description:

Lights Recalled by Eltrinic NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 1977 Release # 77-012 Recall Of Light Fixture Announced WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 4) -- Eltrinic Corporation, New York, New York, in cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced the recall of approximately 20,000 fluorescent under the cabinet light fixtures imported from Taiwan. Engineering tests conducted by the Commission indicate that the lights contain a defect capable of causing electric shock to users. There have been no known injuries associated with this product. The lights retailed for approximately $6.00 and were sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Ohio, Louisiana and Wisconsin. The lights, packaged in a blue box and marked style number La-l, made in Taiwan, are commonly installed under kitchen cabinets for additional lighting, and consist of a 15 watt, 18" fluorescent bulb and a cord with two-prong plug attached. Customers who have these lights should discontinue using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information regarding return of this product, consumers should write to the Eltrinic Corporation, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3717, New York, New York 10001, or call 212/947-0888.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 77012