Ginger Recall of Bathroom Light Fixtures

The Ginger® Kubic®, K2® and Surface™ Bathroom Light Fixtures

Date of Recall
2005-03-01

CPSC Release Number
05-124

Manufactured In
United States.

Company Phone Number
(800) 842-4872

Units
About 5,900

Manufacturer
Ginger®, of Fort Mill, S.C.

Sold By
Commercial dealers and to consumers through select showrooms and retailers nationwide from August 2003 through September 2004 for between $240 and $355.

Problem/Hazard
The glass shades can separate from the light fixture, posing a risk that a consumer could be cut by the broken glass if the shade were to fall and break.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received one report of a consumer who suffered a minor cut to his foot after stepping on broken glass from a fallen shade.

Description
The Ginger® Kubic®, K2® and Surface™ collection light fixtures feature 8-inch-long, cylindrical, white glass shades that are about 3-inches in diameter. They have chrome or satin nickel wall plates, some decoratively encircled with wood. The lights can be installed horizontally or vertically. The lights use incandescent bulbs up to 100 watts. No screws are used to attach these shades. They are glued to a metal base, which screws onto the fixture. No writing is visible on the mounted light fixtures. For more information on model numbers and distinctive features of these fixtures, contact Ginger®.

Remedy
Contact Ginger® to receive free replacement shades

Consumer Contact
Call Ginger® toll free at (800) 842-4872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gingerco.com

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