CPSC2015-12-15
Lithonia Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., of Conyers, Ga., Lithonia Lighting is a division
Hazard
The metal hub used to mount the light fixtures to the ceiling can break and allow the fixture to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free chain to secure the fixture to the ceiling. Lithonia Lighting is contacting all known customers.
Sold at
Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $520.
Affected count
About 6,500
Injuries reported
Lithonia Lighting has received eight reports of hubs on the light fixture breaking, including four reports of the fixtures falling. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
JHBL LED Fixtures
Consumer contact
Lithonia Lighting at 800-315-4963 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.lithonia.com and click on "JHBL LED Recall Information" on the left side of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Lithonia-Lighting-Recalls-Light-FixturesDon't want to check this manually?
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