CPSC recall · Reported March 11, 2005
CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords
The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic c…
Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. recalled These are indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic reflectors and cords. They are generally….
CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords was recalled by Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. in March 11, 2005. Reason: The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acryli…. Remedy: Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia Lighting to v…. Verify recall #05133 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acryli….
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- March 11, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05133 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 reflectors and cords. They are generally used in locations such as retail spaces, light manufacturing areas, warehouse spaces, and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Recalled fixtures have a date of manufacture from June 3, 1999 through May 31, 2002. Check the Lithonia Web site for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included.
Reason for recall
The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture.
Remedy, what to do
Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia Lighting to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and to arrange for a replacement of the cord and, if necessary, the reflector. Lithonia Lighting and its distributors are directly notifying customers who purchased the recalled fixtures.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05133 |
| Date reported | March 11, 2005 |
| Date initiated | March 11, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. |
| Affected scope | About 120,000 |
| 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 Lighting to verify that the fixtures are included in …
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- 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
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