Gotham 8-inch APR/APRH Down Lighting Fixtures

CPSC Recall #06-575 — August 14, 2006

Recall #06-575 Date: August 14, 2006 Remedy: Inspect, Repair

Product

Gotham 8-inch APR/APRH Down Lighting Fixtures

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gotham Architectural Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc., of Conyers, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 4,700 lighting fixtures. The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling striking consumers.Name of Product: Gotham 8-inch APR/APRH Down Lighting FixturesUnits: About 4,700Manufacturer: Gotham Architectural Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc., of Conyers, Ga.Hazard: The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling striking consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Acuity Lighting Group has received three reports of the fixture's reflector parts falling. No injuries have been reported.Description and Models: The recalled lighting fixtures have clear, black, pewter, wheat, umber, gold or champagne gold finishes on the trim. Only models APR incandescent and APRH high-intensity discharge down lights with 8-inch openings are included in this recall.Sold at: Lighting and electrical supply distributors between March 2005 and June 2006 for between $85 and $220.Assembled in: United StatesRemedy: Gotham Lighting is directly contacting facility managers and business owners to schedule an inspection and free repair. Contact Gotham Lighting if you have not been contacted yet.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Gotham Lighting at (800) 315-4982 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gothamlighting.com.

Hazard

The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling striking consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Acuity Lighting Group has received three reports of the fixture's reflector parts falling. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Gotham Lighting is directly contacting facility managers and business owners to schedule an inspection and free repair. Contact Gotham Lighting if you have not been contacted yet.

Units Affected

About 4,700

Sold At

Lighting and electrical supply distributors between March 2005 and June 2006 for between $85 and $220.

Manufacturer

Gotham Architectural Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc., of Conyers, Ga.

Manufactured In

United States