CPSC recall · Reported April 13, 2001
CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Emergency Lights
The emergency lights have an internal electrical component that could overheat when connected to 277-volt electrical systems and melt the lighting enclosure, posing a fire hazard.
Lithonia Lighting, a division of National Service Industries Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. recalled The ELM and ELM2 emergency lights can be installed in either 120-volt or 277-volt applica….
CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Emergency Lights was recalled by Lithonia Lighting, a division of National Service Industries Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. in April 13, 2001. Reason: The emergency lights have an internal electrical component that could overheat when connected to 277-volt ele…. Remedy: Building managers with recalled ELM and ELM2 emergency lights should contact Lithonia Lig…. Verify recall #01514 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lithonia Lighting, a division of National Service Industries Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The emergency lights have an internal electrical component that could overheat when connected to 277-volt ele….
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- April 13, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01514 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The ELM and ELM2 emergency lights can be installed in either 120-volt or 277-volt applications. Of the 1.2 million lights, only lights installed in 277-volt applications need to be repaired. These emergency lights could be installed in public buildings such as schools, offices and shopping centers to provide emergency lighting in the event of a power failure. They are typically located near exit doors to aid in building evacuation. They have a black or off-white polycarbonate housing with two incandescent lamps, and are 16 inches wide, 5 inches high, and 4-inches deep. The name "Lithonia" is molded into the housing. The product date code is located on a label inside the front housing. The recalled lights have date codes between 208S13 and 705S13, or between 9208S13 and 9705S13.
Reason for recall
The emergency lights have an internal electrical component that could overheat when connected to 277-volt electrical systems and melt the lighting enclosure, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Building managers with recalled ELM and ELM2 emergency lights should contact Lithonia Lighting for repair kits.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01514 |
| Date reported | April 13, 2001 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Lithonia Lighting, a division of National Service Industries Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 1.2 million |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Building managers with recalled ELM and ELM2 emergency lights should contact Lithonia Lighting for repair kits.
- Check the recall number (01514) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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