CPSC2006-10-25
Streetlights Recalled by Beacon Products Due to Injury Hazard to Passersby
Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla.
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Independent commercial lighting agents via catalogs from January 2001 through October 2004 for between $180 and $1,100 per fixture.
Affected count
About 1,500
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Pendant-Style Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Streetlights-Recalled-by-Beacon-Products-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-to-PassersbyDon't want to check this manually?
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