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CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords

Recall 05-133 · March 11, 2005 · Lithonia Lighting

What to doBuilding 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
05-133 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 11, 2005
Brand
Lithonia Lighting
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors
Hazard
Falls and tip-overs hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Units
About 120,000
Made in
United States, Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
September 24, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors · About 120,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide, from June 1999 through May 2002, for between $100 and $320.; Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

Call Lithonia Lighting toll-free at 866-799-6173 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to their Web site at www.lithonia.com/HIDCordRecall

Recall history and context

Lithonia Lighting appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Lithonia Lighting recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors (About 120,000 units). These are indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic reflectors and cords.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Falls and tip-overs hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 24, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.