Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Why was Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric recalled?
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately disconnect power to the fixtures and contact American Electric Lighting to schedule a free inspection and repair. Contact: For additional information, contact American Electric Lighting at (800) 754-0463 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.americanelectriclighting.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
- Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
- Company
- American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 900
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from September 2008 through September 2009 for between $250 and $800.
- Recall date
- March 3, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves model AVL outdoor lighting fixtures sold under the American Electric Lighting brand name. The light fixtures are intended for use in parking lots, roadways, commercial environments and office communities. "AVL" is printed on the reflector of each light fixture.