Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture
CPSC Recall #04-526 - December 17, 2003
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-526 |
| Recall Date | December 17, 2003 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | 1,850 |
| Manufacturer | Guth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide from January 1999 through October 2003 for about $350. |
Product
Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Guth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo. is voluntarily recalling 1,850 Enviroguard 22 Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixtures. The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. Name of Product: Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting FixtureUnits: 1,850Manufacturer: Guth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo.Hazard: The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.Incidents/Injuries: Guth has received reports of about 50 lamps falling from the lamp socket. No injuries have been reported.Description: The light fixtures measure 22 inches in diameter and are labeled "GUTH LIGHTING, ENVIROGUARD LOW MOUNT" with the catalog number printed on a label on the light fixture. Light fixtures included in the recall are Prismatic Acrylic (ELP), Open Damp (O), 22 inch (2), all reflectors (1-6), all ballast cover types (1-4), 8 lamp 42 watt tube (842T), 120 volt (1) models. The catalog numbers will be shown as ELP-O 2 - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) (1, 2, 3 or 4) 842 T-1.Sold At: Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide from January 1999 through October 2003 for about $350.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and their distributors are contacting purchasers directly about this recall program.Consumer Contact: For questions or additional information contact Guth Lighting at (314) 533-3200 between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or at [email protected].
Hazard
The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.
Incidents & Injuries
Guth has received reports of about 50 lamps falling from the lamp socket. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and their distributors are contacting purchasers directly about this recall program.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.