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Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair CFMK Surface Mount Brackets Used with CPANL LEDs Due to Impact Hazard

Recall 20-167 · August 19, 2020 · Lithonia Lighting

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free CFMK Bracket repair kit. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the brackets are repaired.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
20-167 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 19, 2020
Brand
Lithonia Lighting
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
CFMK Surface Mount Brackets
Hazard
Impact Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 19, 2020

What was recalled

This recall involves metal CFMK H-Brackets that are screwed into the ceiling and used to surface mount CPANL LED fixtures. The CFMK Bracket was included as an optional mounting accessory with 1x4, 2x4 and 2x2 CPANLs sold by retailers and was available as a separate accessory for CPANL LEDs sold by commercial distributors.

Is my product affected?

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

  • CFMK Surface Mount Brackets · About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled CFMK Surface Mount Bracket
Recalled CFMK Surface Mount Bracket
CPANL LED Fixture
CPANL LED Fixture

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Lowe's Stores and other home improvement stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from August 2018 through June 2020 for CFMK Brackets included with CPANL LEDs for between $85 and $100 and commercial electrical distributors from January 2019 through June 2020 for CFMK Brackets as a separate accessory for commercial CPANL LED applications for about $12.; Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 24 reports of CPANL LEDs coming loose or falling from the CFMK Bracket, resulting in one injury.

Consumer contact

Lithonia Lighting toll-free at 855-307-2454 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or online at lithonia.acuitybrands.com and click on “CFMK Recall” on the bottom of the page for more information and to order a free repair kit.

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?

CFMK Surface Mount Brackets (About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves metal CFMK H-Brackets that are screwed into the ceiling and used to surface mount CPANL LED fixtures.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Impact Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free CFMK Bracket repair kit. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the brackets are repaired.

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