Recalls / 2011-08-09

Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate

11300 · Recalled 2011-08-09 · CPSC page

Description

The recalled exit signs have emergency lights fixed at either end with "EXIT" in red or green in the center. The fixtures are installed in commercial buildings, such as hotels and office buildings. Affected model numbers can be found on a label affixed inside the fixture housing and on the outside of the packaging, and include: LHQM LED G M6, LHQM LED R M6 and LHQM LED R HO M6. Affected models have the following date codes on the inside fixture housing: 1003S10, 1004S10 or 1005S10. Dates on the packaging carton include any calendar dates in March, April or May 2010.

Hazards

The fixtures can malfunction and fail to illuminate in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in the event of an emergency.

Reported injuries

There were ten reports of signs malfunctioning during testing after installation. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Lithonia Lighting for a free replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
LHQM LED Exit Signs with Emergency Lights		About 450

Parties

Manufacturer: Best Lighting Products
Distributor: Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc. of Conyers, Ga.
Made in: China
Sold at: Authorized distributors nationwide

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting toll-free at (800) 334-8694 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.lithonialighting.com

More images

Product label with Date Code on the upper right

Source: CPSC recall 11300. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.