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Fluorescent shop lights pose risk of electric shock.(Recalls & Safety Alerts)(Metalux fluorescent shop lights )(Brief article)
Cooper Lighting has recalled 274,000 Metalux fluorescent shop lights because of the possibility of electric shock if the two prongs on the plug are touched at the same time as the lamp is being handled or installed. The company has already received six reports of users being shocked, none with serious injuries.
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The recall includes the Metalux fluorescent shop light model 9240, sold at major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January to October 2007 for $8 to $10. The light bears date codes between Dec. 1, 2006 (344 ...
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