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CPSC recall · Reported March 29, 2004

CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures

A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone …

Recall #
04544
Affected scope
About 52,600
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Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. recalled These are Indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors. They are gener….

CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures was recalled by Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. in March 29, 2004. Reason: A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing…. Remedy: Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia to verify tha…. Verify recall #04544 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04544 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

These are Indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors. They are generally used in industrial and commercial locations such as retail spaces, warehouses, and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Check the Lithonia website for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included. All recalled fixtures were manufactured in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and have a date of manufacture from November 2002 through October 2003. The models, wattages, city and date of manufacture, and "Lithonia" can be found on a label attached to the ballast housing. This recall also includes certain ballast repair kits.

Reason for recall

A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture.

Remedy, what to do

Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and arrange for a replacement of the fixture or faulty component. Lithonia and their distributors are directly notifying customers who purchased the recalled fixtures.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 04544
Date reported March 29, 2004
Date initiated March 29, 2004
Recalling firm Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Affected scope About 52,600
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 owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia to verify that the fixtures are included in the recal…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
These are Indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors. They are generally used in industrial and commercial locations such as retail spaces, warehouses, and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Check the Lithonia website for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included. All recalled fixtures were manufactured in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and have a date of manufacture from November 2002 through October 2003. The models, wattages, city and date of manufacture, and "Lithonia" can be found on a label attached to the ballast housing. This recall also includes certain ballast repair kits.. Recalled by Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.. Units affected: About 52,600.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture.
What should consumers do? ▼
Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and arrange for a replacement of the fixture or faulty component. Lithonia and their distributors are directly notifying customers who purchased the recalled fixtures.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 29, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04544.
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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