CPSCMay 23, 2006

Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling

Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling

Why was Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling recalled?

Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Facility managers and business owners are being contacted by Acuity Lighting Group Inc., to schedule an inspection and repair. Please contact Acuity Lighting Group if you have not been contacted yet. Contact: For more information, call Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4963 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.lithonia.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Low Bay TG Series Lighting Fixtures
Company
Lithonia Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc. of Conyers, Ga.
Quantity
About 1,100 units
Sold at
Electrical and lighting supply distributors between November 2004 and February 2006 for about $190.
Recall date
May 23, 2006
Incidents / injuries
Acuity Lighting Group Inc. has received 10 reports of fixtures that have fallen, but no injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled lighting fixtures are designed for areas that require low mounting heights and are used in parking garages, stairwells, entrances or aisles. The fixtures have a heavy-duty aluminum housing with either a white or a dark bronze finish and a glass lens. Their installed width is approximately 13 inches. The TGL and TGR series fixtures are not included in this recall, as these fixtures have a different mounting mechanism.

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