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MaxLite ceiling lights and chandeliers

1 report to CPSC, the latest made Sep 21, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 1report to CPSC
  • Sep 21, 2017the latest report was made
  • Sep 21, 2017the earliest
  • 1with the company’s comments
Brand
MaxLite
Maker
MAXLITEMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Ceiling lights and chandeliersElectric light fixtures fixed in placeCPSC’s product type: Electric Chandeliers or Other Attached Light Fixtures (code 628), in Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations: Indoor Lighting

By month

1 report from October 2016 to September 2017; the most in September 2017, 1.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
September 20171

How badly anyone was hurt

  • No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Sep 21, 2017, sent to the company Nov 13, 2017, published by CPSC Dec 20, 2017

    The product, in the report: To Whom it May Concern, I am writing you in regards to a LED Ceiling Fixture that I believe could be a potential fire hazard (see attached pictures). Upon inspecting this fixture, the first things I noticed are: 1. No heat shielding of any kind on the base plate 2. Gauge of metal on base plate is very thin, warps easily 3. Very little heat shielding on the wires Typically on a E26 base ceiling fixture you would see heat shielding on at least one side of the base and all the way down the wires. I have to think that other manufacturers would not incur the additional costs of heat shielding unless it was required. The fixture is certified by ETL to UL1598 standard (see attached Ceiling Fixture portion of UL1598). I work in the lighting industry and know a little bit about UL1598. My understanding of UL1598 as it pertains to flush mounted, totally enclosed ceiling fixtures, such as this, is below. If the fixture has: 1. GU24 sockets installed to accept GU24 base CFL’s, it is not subject to an additional 90 degree Celsius heat test because the end user cannot install incandescent bulbs into the fixture. 2. E26 screw in sockets installed to accept any standard E26 bulb. Even though the fixture comes with LED bulbs, it is subject to an additional 90 degree Celsius heat test. If the fixture heats up to 90 degrees Celsius, or above, where it mounts to the ceiling, it will not pass the UL1598 standard. This additional testing is due to the possibility of the end user being able to install incandescent bulbs, which operate at much higher heat levels than LED’s, and may become a fire hazard. The fact that this fixture does not have any heat shielding on the base plate, and very little on the wires, leads me to believe that it definitely would not pass the 90 degree Celsius testing. If my understanding of this requirement is incorrect in any way, clarification on your part would be greatly appreciated. Regarding the ceiling fixture in question; I was able to find the ETL certification on Intertek’s website under the factory’s name, Bright Lighting and Electric Appliance Co., LTD. – Dongguan, Guangdong China. I understand that Intertek has certified this product to meet UL1598 standards. My question is: • Is it possible that this fixture could have been certified to UL1598 standards using the requirements for ceiling fixtures with GU24 base bulbs? Essentially being granted certification while bypassing the heat test requirement. I ask this because the GU24 CFL version of this fixture has been very popular for the last few years. However, a manufacturer may not change something on a fixture and use the same certification. If a manufacturer changes just one item on the fixture (GU24 to E26 sockets), it must go through a new round of testing and receive a new certification stating that it complies with all specs using the new E26 sockets. I have seen other ceiling fixtures on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website be recalled in the past due to fire hazard from no heat shielding on wires. (see the below links) https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Ceiling-Mounted-Light-Fixtures-Recalled-by-Dolan-Designs https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Ceiling-Mounted-Light-Fixtures-Recalled-by-Thomas-Lighting-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards After further review of this product; if, it does not meet UL1598 standards for E26 based LED ceiling fixtures, what steps will the Consumer Product Safety Commission take to rectify the situation? I am writing this with the position of safety being the utmost importance. This fixture is currently being widely used in a major California utility ESA program. Approximately 30,000 of these units have already been installed in low income homes. Nobody would like to see damages or injuries come from the use of this product. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration on this matter. I look forward to your response.

    To Whom it May Concern, I am writing you in regards to a LED Ceiling Fixture that I believe could be a potential fire hazard (see attached pictures). Upon inspecting this fixture, the first things I noticed are:

    1. No heat shielding of any kind on the base plate 2. Gauge of metal on base plate is very thin, warps easily 3. Very little heat shielding on the wires

    Typically on a E26 base ceiling fixture you would see heat shielding on at least one side of the base and all the way down the wires. I have to think that other manufacturers would not incur the additional costs of heat shielding unless it was required.

    The fixture is certified by ETL to UL1598 standard (see attached Ceiling Fixture portion of UL1598). I work in the lighting industry and know a little bit about UL1598. My understanding of UL1598 as it pertains to flush mounted, totally enclosed ceiling fixtures, such as this, is below.

    If the fixture has: 1. GU24 sockets installed to accept GU24 base CFL’s, it is not subject to an additional 90 degree Celsius heat test because the end user cannot install incandescent bulbs into the fixture.

    2. E26 screw in sockets installed to accept any standard E26 bulb. Even though the fixture comes with LED bulbs, it is subject to an additional 90 degree Celsius heat test. If the fixture heats up to 90 degrees Celsius, or above, where it mounts to the ceiling, it will not pass the UL1598 standard. This additional testing is due to the possibility of the end user being able to install incandescent bulbs, which operate at much higher heat levels than LED’s, and may become a fire hazard. The fact that this fixture does not have any heat shielding on the base plate, and very little on the wires, leads me to believe that it definitely would not pass the 90 degree Celsius testing.

    If my understanding of this requirement is incorrect in any way, clarification on your part would be greatly appreciated.

    Regarding the ceiling fixture in question; I was able to find the ETL certification on Intertek’s website under the factory’s name, Bright Lighting and Electric Appliance Co., LTD. – Dongguan, Guangdong China. I understand that Intertek has certified this product to meet UL1598 standards.

    My question is: • Is it possible that this fixture could have been certified to UL1598 standards using the requirements for ceiling fixtures with GU24 base bulbs? Essentially being granted certification while bypassing the heat test requirement.

    I ask this because the GU24 CFL version of this fixture has been very popular for the last few years. However, a manufacturer may not change something on a fixture and use the same certification. If a manufacturer changes just one item on the fixture (GU24 to E26 sockets), it must go through a new round of testing and receive a new certification stating that it complies with all specs using the new E26 sockets.

    I have seen other ceiling fixtures on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website be recalled in the past due to fire hazard from no heat shielding on wires. (see the below links)

    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Ceiling-Mounted-Light-Fixtures-Recalled-by-Dolan-Designs

    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Ceiling-Mounted-Light-Fixtures-Recalled-by-Thomas-Lighting-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazards

    After further review of this product; if, it does not meet UL1598 standards for E26 based LED ceiling fixtures, what steps will the Consumer Product Safety Commission take to rectify the situation?

    I am writing this with the position of safety being the utmost importance. This fixture is currently being widely used in a major California utility ESA program. Approximately 30,000 of these units have already been installed in low income homes. Nobody would like to see damages or injuries come from the use of this product.

    Thank you in advance for your time and consideration on this matter. I look forward to your response.

    Model
    ML2E242TRWH27
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand MaxLite, made or sold by MAXLITE
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury

CPSC’s disclaimer

Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.

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Sources

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  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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