CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-03-08 · 05549
Hazards
A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture.
Recall
Number
05549
Date
2005-03-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Light Fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Lithonia Lighting of Conyers, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide, from April 2002 through February 2004.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
These are indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors. They are generally used in locations such as retail spaces, light manufacturing areas, warehouses and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Check the Lithonia Web site for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included. All recalled fixtures were manufactured in Crawfordsville, Ind., and have a date of manufacture from April 2002 through October 2003. The models, wattages, city and date of manufacture, and the name "Lithonia," can be found on a label attached to the ballast housing. This recall also includes certain replacement ballast kits within the above dates of manufacture.