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.
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….
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 CPSC recall-The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, p….
- None
- agency class
- 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 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.
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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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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| 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.
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.
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