Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords

High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors

Date of Recall

2005-03-11

CPSC Release Number

05-133

Manufactured In

USA and Mexico

Company Phone Number

866-799-6173

Units

About 120,000

Manufacturer

Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.

Sold By

Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide from June 1999 through May 2002 for between $100 and $320.

Problem/Hazard

The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture.

Injuries/Incidents

Lithonia has received reports of about 336 fixtures in which acrylic reflectors cracked, including reports of about 24 acrylic reflectors or pieces falling from fixtures. No injuries have been reported.

Description

These are indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic reflectors and cords. They are generally used in locations such as retail spaces, light manufacturing areas, warehouse spaces, and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Recalled fixtures have a date of manufacture from June 3, 1999 through May 31, 2002. Check the Lithonia Web site for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included.

Remedy

Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia Lighting to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and to arrange for a replacement of the cord, and if necessary, the reflector. Lithonia Lighting and its distributors are directly notifying customers who purchased the recalled fixtures.

Consumer Contact

Call Lithonia Lighting toll-free at 866-799-6173 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to their Web site at www.lithonia.com/HIDCordRecall

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