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CPSC recall · Reported December 18, 2003

CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures

The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.

Recall #
04526
Affected scope
1,850
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Guth Lighting (division of Jji Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo. recalled The light fixtures measure 22 inches in diameter and are labeled "GUTH LIGHTING, ENVIROGU… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures was recalled by Guth Lighting (division of Jji Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo. in December 18, 2003. Reason: The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, p…. Remedy: Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to…. Verify recall #04526 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Guth Lighting (division of Jji Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, p….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
December 18, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04526 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04526) was formally reported on December 18, 2003. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Guth Lighting (division of Jji Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,850.

The documented reason for this recall is: The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and their distributors are contacting purchasers directly about this recall… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,850

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The light fixtures measure 22 inches in diameter and are labeled "GUTH LIGHTING, ENVIROGUARD LOW MOUNT" with the catalog number printed on a label on the light fixture. Light fixtures included in the recall are Prismatic Acrylic (ELP), Open Damp (O), 22 inch (2), all reflectors (1-6), all ballast cover types (1-4), 8-lamp-42-watt tube (842T), 120-volt (1) models. The catalog numbers will be shown as ELP-O 2 - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) (1, 2, 3 or 4) 842 T-1.

Reason for recall

The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.

Remedy, what to do

Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and their distributors are contacting purchasers directly about this recall program.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04526
Date reported December 18, 2003
Date initiated December 18, 2003
Recalling firm Guth Lighting (division of Jji Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo.
Affected scope 1,850
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.

Scale of Impact

1,850 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and t…

  • Check the recall number (04526) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The light fixtures measure 22 inches in diameter and are labeled "GUTH LIGHTING, ENVIROGUARD LOW MOUNT" with the catalog number printed on a label on the light fixture. Light fixtures included in the recall are Prismatic Acrylic (ELP), Open Damp (O), 22 inch (2), all reflectors (1-6), all ballast cover types (1-4), 8-lamp-42-watt tube (842T), 120-volt (1) models. The catalog numbers will be shown as ELP-O 2 - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) (1, 2, 3 or 4) 842 T-1.. Recalled by Guth Lighting (division of Jji Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo.. Units affected: 1,850.
Why was this product recalled?
The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.
What should consumers do?
Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and their distributors are contacting purchasers directly about this recall program.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 18, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04526.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04526) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 18, 2003. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.