Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
CPSC recall 06552 · announced May 23, 2006 · Lithonia Lighting Division Of Acuity Lighting Group Inc. Of Conyers, Ga · 1,100 units affected
The product
The recalled lighting fixtures are designed for areas that require low mounting heights and are used in parking garages, stairwells, entrances or aisles. The fixtures have a heavy-duty aluminum housing with either a white or a dark bronze finish and a glass lens. Their installed width is approximately 13 inches. The TGL and TGR series fixtures are not included in this recall, as these fixtures have a different mounting mechanism.
The hazard
Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Facility managers and business owners are being contacted by Acuity Lighting Group Inc., to schedule an inspection and repair. Please contact Acuity Lighting Group if you have not been contacted yet.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Acuity Lighting Group Inc. has received 10 reports of fixtures that have fallen, but no injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Electrical and lighting supply distributors between November 2004 and February 2006 for about $190.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4963 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.lithonia.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.