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Lithonia Lighting Recalls Commercial Luminaires Due to Risk of Injury

Recall 17-029 · November 8, 2016 · Lithonia Lighting

What to doConsumers should remove the lens and contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free repair kit to secure the original lens. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the lenses are removed or the luminaires are repaired. A video showing proper lens removal and installation of the repair kit is available at the firm's website at www.lithonia.com/bltvideo

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-029 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 8, 2016
Brand
Lithonia Lighting
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
BLT series commercial luminaires
Hazard
Risk of Injury
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 398,000
Made in
United States, Mexico
Last updated by CPSC
November 8, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Lithonia Lighting BLT series luminaires intended for use in indoor, commercial applications, such as office buildings, schools and stores. The low-profile, recessed LED luminaire is a metal light fixture in a white finish with a rounded or square plastic lens. The fixtures measure about 1, 2 or 4 feet long and 1, 1.5 or 2 feet wide. Only non-sensor luminaires with a manufacture date from October 2015 through August 2016 are included in this recall. Lithonia Lighting, the model and date of manufacture can be found on a label attached to the fixture's housing and on the product packaging. The date code on the fixture's housing's label is in a MM/DD/YY format. The date code on the packaging is in a YYYY/MM/DD format.

Is my product affected?

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  • BLT series commercial luminaires · About 398,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Lithonia Lighting BLT series luminaire
Recalled Lithonia Lighting BLT series luminaire
The date code on the fixture’s housing’s label is in a MM/DD/YY format.
The date code on the fixture’s housing’s label is in a MM/DD/YY format.
The date code on the packaging is in a YYYY/MM/DD format.
The date code on the packaging is in a YYYY/MM/DD format.

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide and online at 1000Bulbs.com, Amazon.com, ATGStores.com, Build.com, HD.com, ShineRetrofits.com, and Wayfair.com from October 2015 through August 2016 for between $150 and $250.; Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., of Conyers, Ga.; Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., of Conyers, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 107 reports of plastic lenses falling from the luminaire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Lithonia Lighting toll-free at 844-675-2339 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lithonia.com and click on BLT Recall on the left side of the page 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?

BLT series commercial luminaires (About 398,000 units). This recall involves Lithonia Lighting BLT series luminaires intended for use in indoor, commercial applications, such as office buildings, schools and stores.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should remove the lens and contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free repair kit to secure the original lens. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the lenses are removed or the luminaires are repaired. A video showing proper lens removal and installation of the repair kit is available at the firm's website at www.lithonia.com/bltvideo

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 8, 2016. 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.