Recall #05-133 · Published March 11, 2005

Lithonia Lighting High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors

CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords

CPSC published a recall notice for High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors from Lithonia Lighting on March 11, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture. The official remedy states: Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia Lighting to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and to arrange for a replacement of the cord and, if necessary, the reflector. Lithonia Lighting and its distributors are directly notifying customers who purchased the recalled fixtures.

Recalled Light Fixture
Recalled Light Fixture
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

These are indoor HID light fixtures with acrylic reflectors and cords. They are generally used in locations such as retail spaces, light manufacturing areas, warehouse spaces, and gymnasiums. Only certain models of specific wattage lights are included in the recall. Recalled fixtures have a date of manufacture from June 3, 1999 through May 31, 2002. Check the Lithonia Web site for a list of the specific model and wattage combinations included.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture.

Incidents and injuries

Lithonia has received reports of about 336 fixtures in which acrylic reflectors cracked, including reports of about 24 acrylic reflectors or pieces falling from fixtures. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia Lighting to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and to arrange for a replacement of the cord and, if necessary, the reflector. Lithonia Lighting and its distributors are directly notifying customers who purchased the recalled fixtures.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Product type
Light fixtures
Recall number
05-133
Units
About 120,000
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide, from June 1999 through May 2002, for between $100 and $320.

High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic reflectors

CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories

Recall contact information

Call Lithonia Lighting toll-free at 866-799-6173 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to their Web site at www.lithonia.com/HIDCordRecall

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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