Recall #05-549 · Published March 8, 2005

Lithonia Lighting High Intensity Discharge (HID) Light Fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors

CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures

CPSC published a recall notice for High Intensity Discharge (HID) Light Fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors from Lithonia Lighting on March 8, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and to arrange for a replacement of the fixture or faulty component. Lithonia and their distributors are directly notifying customers who purchased the recalled fixtures.

Picture of Light Fixtures
Picture of Light Fixtures
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.

Additional identifying details

The models, wattages, city and date of manufacture, and the name "Lithonia," can be found on a label attached to the ballast housing.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

Lithonia has received reports of approximately 330 fixtures in which acrylic lenses and/or reflectors cracked, including reports of approximately 50 acrylic lenses, reflectors, or pieces falling from fixtures. One person suffered a laceration on his forehead, when a piece of acrylic lens fell and struck him.

Official remedy

Building owners and managers with recalled fixtures should contact Lithonia to verify that the fixtures are included in the recall and to arrange for a replacement of the fixture or faulty component. Lithonia and their 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
05-549
Units
About 93,200
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide, from April 2002 through February 2004.

High Intensity Discharge (HID) Light Fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors

CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories

Recall contact information

Call Lithonia Lighting toll-free at (866) 345-1194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to their Web site at www.lithonia.com/HIDCapRecall

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

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