Gotham Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Risk of Falling Parts
CPSC recall 06575 · announced August 15, 2006 · Gotham Architectural Lighting Division Of Acuity Lighting Group · 4,700 units affected
The product
The recalled lighting fixtures have clear, black, pewter, wheat, umber, gold or champagne gold finishes on the trim. Only models APR incandescent and APRH high-intensity discharge down lights with 8-inch openings are included in this recall.
The hazard
The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling, striking consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Gotham Lighting is directly contacting facility managers and business owners to schedule an inspection and free repair. Contact Gotham Lighting if you have not been contacted yet.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Acuity Lighting Group has received three reports of the fixture's reflector parts falling. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Lighting and electrical supply distributors between March 2005 and June 2006 for between $85 and $220.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Gotham Lighting at (800) 315-4982 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gothamlighting.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.