High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors
CPSC Recall #05-133 — March 10, 2005
Product
High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 120,000
Sold At
Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide from June 1999 through May 2002 for between $100 and $320.
Manufacturer
Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Manufactured In
USA and Mexico
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a New Instructions. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.