Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling

Recalled May 23, 2006 · CPSC recall 06552 · Lithonia Lighting division

Hazard

Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.

Remedy

Facility managers and business owners are being contacted by Acuity Lighting Group Inc., to schedule an inspection and repair. Please contact Acuity Lighting Group if you have not been contacted yet.

Units

About 1,100 units

Incidents / injuries

Acuity Lighting Group Inc. has received 10 reports of fixtures that have fallen, but no injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled lighting fixtures are designed for areas that require low mounting heights and are used in parking garages, stairwells, entrances or aisles. The fixtures have a heavy-duty aluminum housing with either a white or a dark bronze finish and a glass lens. Their installed width is approximately 13 inches. The TGL and TGR series fixtures are not included in this recall, as these fixtures have a different mounting mechanism.

What to do

Facility managers and business owners are being contacted by Acuity Lighting Group Inc., to schedule an inspection and repair. Please contact Acuity Lighting Group if you have not been contacted yet.

Contact

For more information, call Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4963 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.lithonia.com

Product

Low Bay TG Series Lighting Fixtures

Manufacturer(s)

Lithonia Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc. of Conyers, Ga.

Retailers

Electrical and lighting supply distributors between November 2004 and February 2006 for about $190.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →