Recalls / 2005-03-11
CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords
05133 · Recalled 2005-03-11 · CPSC page
Description
These are indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic reflectors and cords. They are generally used in locations such as retail spaces, light manufacturing areas, warehouse spaces, and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Recalled fixtures have a date of manufacture from June 3, 1999 through May 31, 2002. Check the Lithonia Web site for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included.
Hazards
The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture.
Reported injuries
Lithonia has received reports of about 336 fixtures in which acrylic reflectors cracked, including reports of about 24 acrylic reflectors or pieces falling from fixtures. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia Lighting to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and to arrange for a replacement of the cord and, if necessary, the reflector. Lithonia Lighting and its distributors are directly notifying customers who purchased the recalled fixtures.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors | About 120,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Lithonia Lighting
- Made in
- United States, Mexico
- Sold at
- Lighting, electrical supply distributors nationwide, from June 1999 through May 2002, for, $320.
Consumer contact
Call Lithonia Lighting toll-free at 866-799-6173 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to their Web site at www.lithonia.com/HIDCordRecall
Source: CPSC recall 05133. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.