Lithonia Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-12-15). Hazards: fall, impact injury, injury. About 6,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16715 |
| Published | 2015-12-15 |
| Last updated | 2016-01-29 |
| Product category | Lighting Equipment |
| Products | JHBL LED Fixtures |
| Firm named in the title | Lithonia Lighting |
| Firms | Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., of Conyers, Ga., Lithonia Lighting is a division (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 6,500 |
| Hazard classes | fall, impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $520. |
Description
This recall involves JHBL LED light fixtures manufactured between August 2014 and June 20, 2015. Manufacture dates are located on the product label near the top of the light fixture. The light fixtures measure 16 inches high by 22 inches wide and weigh about 40 pounds. The fixtures are painted white die castings with raised heat dissipating fins every 2 inches. The lower die casting with fins is approximately 4 inches from the driver compartment box. Units shipped after June 20, 2015 are not included in the recall.
Hazard
The metal hub used to mount the light fixtures to the ceiling can break and allow the fixture to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free chain to secure the fixture to the ceiling. Lithonia Lighting is contacting all known customers.
Incidents and injuries
Lithonia Lighting has received eight reports of hubs on the light fixture breaking, including four reports of the fixtures falling. No injuries have been reported.
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