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CPSC recall · Reported March 8, 2005

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 #
05549
Affected scope
About 93,200
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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 8, 2005. 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 #05549 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 #05549 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 locations such as retail spaces, light manufacturing areas, warehouses and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Check the Lithonia Web site for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included. All recalled fixtures were manufactured in Crawfordsville, Ind., and have a date of manufacture from April 2002 through October 2003. The models, wattages, city and date of manufacture, and the name "Lithonia," can be found on a label attached to the ballast housing. This recall also includes certain replacement ballast kits within the above dates of manufacture.

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 to 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 05549
Date reported March 8, 2005
Date initiated March 8, 2005
Recalling firm Lithonia Lighting of Conyers, Ga.
Affected scope About 93,200
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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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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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 locations such as retail spaces, light manufacturing areas, warehouses and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Check the Lithonia Web site for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included. All recalled fixtures were manufactured in Crawfordsville, Ind., and have a date of manufacture from April 2002 through October 2003. The models, wattages, city and date of manufacture, and the name "Lithonia," can be found on a label attached to the ballast housing. This recall also includes certain replacement ballast kits within the above dates of manufacture.. Recalled by Lithonia Lighting of Conyers, Ga.. Units affected: About 93,200.
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 to 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 8, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05549.
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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