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CPSC recall · Reported August 19, 2020

Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair CFMK Surface Mount Brackets Used with CPANL LEDs Due to Impact Hazard

The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.

Recall #
20167
Affected scope
About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada)
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Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga. recalled This recall involves metal CFMK H-Brackets that are screwed into the ceiling and used to … - a moderate-severity action.

Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair CFMK Surface Mount Brackets Used with CPANL LEDs Due … was recalled by Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga. in August 19, 2020. Reason: The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket an…. Verify recall #20167 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury ….

Moderate
severity level
August 19, 2020
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20167 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #20167) was formally reported on August 19, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact. 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: Consumers should immediately stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free CFMK Bracket repair kit. Consumers should prevent people from going int… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves metal CFMK H-Brackets that are screwed into the ceiling and used to surface mount CPANL LED fixtures. The CFMK Bracket was included as an optional mounting accessory with 1x4, 2x4 and 2x2 CPANLs sold by retailers and was available as a separate accessory for CPANL LEDs sold by commercial distributors.

Reason for recall

The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free CFMK Bracket repair kit. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the brackets are repaired.

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 20167
Date reported August 19, 2020
Date initiated August 19, 2020
Recalling firm Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
Affected scope About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada)
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 stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free C…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves metal CFMK H-Brackets that are screwed into the ceiling and used to surface mount CPANL LED fixtures. The CFMK Bracket was included as an optional mounting accessory with 1x4, 2x4 and 2x2 CPANLs sold by retailers and was available as a separate accessory for CPANL LEDs sold by commercial distributors.. Recalled by Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.. Units affected: About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free CFMK Bracket repair kit. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the brackets are repaired.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 19, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20167.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (20167) 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 August 19, 2020. 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.