Recalls / 2006-10-25

Streetlights Recalled by Beacon Products Due to Injury Hazard to Passersby

07017 · Recalled 2006-10-25 · CPSC page

Description

The pendant-style outdoor lighting fixtures were installed by municipalities and developers as subdivision and/or downtown urban streetlights. The lighting fixtures typically appear along sidewalks and smaller avenues. They are made of aluminum and sold in various colors. Some have glass covers. Recalled models include "Cambridge," "Capital," "Coal Miner," Depot," "F-10 Fitter," "F-13 Fitter," "F-21 Fitter," "F-35 Fitter," "Kings Park," "Magna," "Maritas," "Miramar," "Metropolis," "Neptune," "Pierwalk," "Radial Wave" and "Tivoli."

Hazards

The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. This poses a risk of injury for persons beneath the lighting fixtures.

Reported injuries

Beacon Products Inc., has received one reported incident involving an outdoor lighting fixture that fell from its lamp post because its coupling system had failed. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Persons responsible for maintaining outdoor lighting fixtures or streetlights should immediately cordon off the area underneath each lighting fixture and contact Beacon to receive free retrofit kits. Beacon will also reimburse labor costs up to $50 per lighting fixture.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Pendant-Style Outdoor Lighting Fixtures		About 1,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Beacon Products Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Independent commercial lighting agents via catalogs, 100 per fixture.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Beacon Products at (877) 755-9594 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.beaconproducts.com

Source: CPSC recall 07017. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.