CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2003-12-18

CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures

04526 · Recalled 2003-12-18 · CPSC page

Recalled Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture
Recalled Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture

Description

The light fixtures measure 22 inches in diameter and are labeled "GUTH LIGHTING, ENVIROGUARD LOW MOUNT" with the catalog number printed on a label on the light fixture. Light fixtures included in the recall are Prismatic Acrylic (ELP), Open Damp (O), 22 inch (2), all reflectors (1-6), all ballast cover types (1-4), 8-lamp-42-watt tube (842T), 120-volt (1) models. The catalog numbers will be shown as ELP-O 2 - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) (1, 2, 3 or 4) 842 T-1.

Hazards

The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.

Reported injuries

Guth has received reports of about 50 lamps falling from the lamp socket. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and their distributors are contacting purchasers directly about this recall program.

Products

NameModelUnits
Enviroguard 22-inch-diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture1,850

Parties

Manufacturer
Guth Lighting (division
Made in
United States
Sold at
Lighting, electrical supply distributors nationwide, from January 1999 through October 2003, for about $350.

Consumer contact

For questions or additional information contact Guth Lighting at (314) 533-3200 between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or at customerservice@guthlighting.com

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Recalled Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture
Recalled Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture

Source: CPSC recall 04526. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.