Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-05-28 · 14194
Hazards
The circuit board can overheat and cause the fixture to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
14194
Date
2014-05-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Acuity Brands Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Electrical distributors, The Home Depot, W.W. Grainger, Inc. stores and other retailers nationwide and online at grainger.com and amazon.com from March 2010 through February 2014 for between $35 and $55.
Importer(s)
Acuity Brands Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
Description
This recall involves the Quantum® series ELM and ELM2 emergency light fixtures. They are about 12.5-inches wide, 5-inches high and 3.75-inches deep in white or black plastic and have two incandescent lights and a rechargeable lead acid battery. ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture's plastic housing above the battery. The recalled units have circuit boards that are green on both sides and either Rev B or Rev C printed in the top left corner. Emergency lights with circuit boards that are beige on one side and ELM2 LED, ELM2 SD and ELM2 WRS fixtures are not included in the recall.