CPSC Recall in 2006: Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-071

Date: December 27, 2006

Product Name: Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 12,800 Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures. Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.Name of Product: Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light FixturesUnits: About 12,800Manufacturer: Progress Lighting Inc., of Spartanburg, S.C.Hazard: Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.Description: Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60. The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.Sold by: Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.Customer Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.progresslighting.com.

Hazard Description:

Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 12,800

Incidents:

Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.

Manufactured In:

China