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CPSC recall · Reported October 25, 2006

Streetlights Recalled by Beacon Products Due to Injury Hazard to Passersby

The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. This poses a risk of injury for persons beneath the lighting …

Recall #
07017
Affected scope
About 1,500
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Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla. recalled The pendant-style outdoor lighting fixtures were installed by municipalities and develope… - a moderate-severity action.

Streetlights Recalled by Beacon Products Due to Injury Hazard to Passersby was recalled by Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla. in October 25, 2006. Reason: The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secu…. Remedy: Persons responsible for maintaining outdoor lighting fixtures or streetlights should imme…. Verify recall #07017 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secu….

Moderate
severity level
October 25, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #07017) was formally reported on October 25, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. This poses a risk of injury for persons beneath the lighting fixtures. 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: Persons responsible for maintaining outdoor lighting fixtures or streetlights should immediately cordon off the area underneath each lighting fixture and contact Beacon to receive free retrofit kits.… - 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

About 1,500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The pendant-style outdoor lighting fixtures were installed by municipalities and developers as subdivision and/or downtown urban streetlights. The lighting fixtures typically appear along sidewalks and smaller avenues. They are made of aluminum and sold in various colors. Some have glass covers. Recalled models include "Cambridge," "Capital," "Coal Miner," Depot," "F-10 Fitter," "F-13 Fitter," "F-21 Fitter," "F-35 Fitter," "Kings Park," "Magna," "Maritas," "Miramar," "Metropolis," "Neptune," "Pierwalk," "Radial Wave" and "Tivoli."

Reason for recall

The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. This poses a risk of injury for persons beneath the lighting fixtures.

Remedy, what to do

Persons responsible for maintaining outdoor lighting fixtures or streetlights should immediately cordon off the area underneath each lighting fixture and contact Beacon to receive free retrofit kits. Beacon will also reimburse labor costs up to $50 per lighting fixture.

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 07017
Date reported October 25, 2006
Date initiated October 25, 2006
Recalling firm Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla.
Affected scope About 1,500
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

Persons responsible for maintaining outdoor lighting fixtures or streetlights should immediately cordon off the area underneath e…

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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?
The pendant-style outdoor lighting fixtures were installed by municipalities and developers as subdivision and/or downtown urban streetlights. The lighting fixtures typically appear along sidewalks and smaller avenues. They are made of aluminum and sold in various colors. Some have glass covers. Recalled models include "Cambridge," "Capital," "Coal Miner," Depot," "F-10 Fitter," "F-13 Fitter," "F-21 Fitter," "F-35 Fitter," "Kings Park," "Magna," "Maritas," "Miramar," "Metropolis," "Neptune," "Pierwalk," "Radial Wave" and "Tivoli.". Recalled by Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla.. Units affected: About 1,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. This poses a risk of injury for persons beneath the lighting fixtures.
What should consumers do?
Persons responsible for maintaining outdoor lighting fixtures or streetlights should immediately cordon off the area underneath each lighting fixture and contact Beacon to receive free retrofit kits. Beacon will also reimburse labor costs up to $50 per lighting fixture.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 25, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07017.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (07017) 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 October 25, 2006. 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.