Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency

The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.

Recall #: 08405
Affected scope: About 30,000

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Gotham Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. recalled Only Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights sold with the optional backup battery pack are….

Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in … was recalled by Gotham Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. in September 23, 2008. Reason: The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from fun…. Remedy: Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive …. Verify recall #08405 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gotham Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from fun….

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agency class: September 23, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08405 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.

Product description

Only Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights sold with the optional backup battery pack are included in the recall. The lights are recessed ceiling lights that were manufactured between November 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008.

Reason for recall

The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive a repair for the light fixture.

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	08405
Date reported	September 23, 2008
Date initiated	September 23, 2008
Recalling firm	Gotham Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Affected scope	About 30,000
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

Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive a repair for the light fixture.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive a repair for the light fixture.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 23, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08405.

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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