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Westinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores

Date: March 12, 2015
Company: Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shade holders and contact Westinghouse Lighting to request a free replacement holder kit. Options: Replace

Affected Products

This recall involves Westinghouse Lighting brand 3 ¼ inch round glass shade holders. The ceiling-mounted holders have model number 70242 and product date code "2014 APR" stamped on the bottom of the holder, near the socket. The brass-plated shade holders have a 2 ½ inch pull chain and are used with round globe or decorative shaped glass shades with a 3 ¼ inch fitter.

Why Was This Recalled?

The pull chain switch on the glass shade holder is incorrectly wired, posing a shock hazard to the consumer.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015

Home Depot stores nationwide from August 2014 through January 2015 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report