Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard

Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 10154
Affected scope: About 900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga. recalled This recall involves model AVL outdoor lighting fixtures sold under the American Electric….

Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard was recalled by American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga. in March 3, 2010. Reason: Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately disconnect power to the fixtures and contact American Electr…. Verify recall #10154 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga. issued this CPSC recall-Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers..

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agency class: March 3, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10154 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

Reason for recall

Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately disconnect power to the fixtures and contact American Electric Lighting to schedule a free inspection and repair.

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	10154
Date reported	March 3, 2010
Date initiated	March 3, 2010
Recalling firm	American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
Affected scope	About 900
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 immediately disconnect power to the fixtures and contact American Electric Lighting to schedule a free inspectio…

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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? ▼

This recall involves model AVL outdoor lighting fixtures sold under the American Electric Lighting brand name. The light fixtures are intended for use in parking lots, roadways, commercial environments and office communities. "AVL" is printed on the reflector of each light fixture.. Recalled by American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.. Units affected: About 900.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately disconnect power to the fixtures and contact American Electric Lighting to schedule a free inspection and repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 3, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10154.

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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