High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors
Published March 11, 2005
Summary
CPSC records recall 05133, published March 11, 2005. Recalling firm: Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.; Reported units: About 120,000.
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
- Manufacturer
- Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
- Distributor
- Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide, from June 1999 through May 2002, for between $100 and $320.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 05133 on March 11, 2005. Reported 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga..