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Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 14-194 · May 28, 2014 · Lithonia Lighting

What to doConsumers should contact Lithonia Lighting to receive detailed instructions on how to locate the circuit board and series name and to order a free repair kit, which includes a new circuit board.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-194 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 28, 2014
Brand
Lithonia Lighting
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1.7 million
Made in
Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
December 14, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves the Quantum® series ELM and ELM2 emergency light fixtures. They are about 12.5-inches wide, 5-inches high and 3.75-inches deep in white or black plastic and have two incandescent lights and a rechargeable lead acid battery. ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture's plastic housing above the battery. The recalled units have circuit boards that are green on both sides and either Rev B or Rev C printed in the top left corner. Emergency lights with circuit boards that are beige on one side and ELM2 LED, ELM2 SD and ELM2 WRS fixtures are not included in the recall.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture · About 1.7 million units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Quantum ELM light fixture
Recalled Quantum ELM light fixture
Recalled Quantum ELM2 light fixture
Recalled Quantum ELM2 light fixture
ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture’s housing.
ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture’s housing.

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Electrical distributors, The Home Depot, W.W. Grainger, Inc. stores and other retailers nationwide and online at grainger.com and amazon.com from March 2010 through February 2014 for between $35 and $55.; Acuity Brands Lighting, of Conyers, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

Lithonia Lighting has received 29 reports of circuit boards overheating and fixtures melting or catching fire, with one incident resulting in more than $100,000 of property damage to an office building. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Lithonia Lighting toll-free at (888) 615-4501from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lithonia.com and click on 'Prior Recalls' at the bottom of the page and then "Quantum ELM/ELM2 Recall" for more information.

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?

Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture (About 1.7 million units). This recall involves the Quantum® series ELM and ELM2 emergency light fixtures.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should contact Lithonia Lighting to receive detailed instructions on how to locate the circuit board and series name and to order a free repair kit, which includes a new circuit board.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 14, 2015. 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.