CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2006-05-23

Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling

06552 · Recalled 2006-05-23 · CPSC page

Recalled Light Fixture
Recalled Light Fixture

Description

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.

Hazards

Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.

Reported injuries

Acuity Lighting Group Inc. has received 10 reports of fixtures that have fallen, but no injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Low Bay TG Series Lighting FixturesAbout 1,100 units

Parties

Manufacturer
Lithonia Lighting division
Made in
United States
Sold at
Electrical, lighting supply distributors, 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: CPSC recall 06552. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.