Recall #16-715 · Published December 15, 2015

Acuity Brands Lighting JHBL LED Fixtures

Lithonia Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

CPSC published a recall notice for JHBL LED Fixtures from Acuity Brands Lighting on December 15, 2015. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

Lithonia JHBL LED Fixture
Lithonia JHBL LED 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.

Additional identifying details

Manufacture dates are located on the product label near the top of the light fixture.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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.

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.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Product type
Light fixtures
Recall number
16-715
Units
About 6,500
Manufactured in
Mexico
Sold at / sales period
Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $520.
Importer
Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., of Conyers, Ga., Lithonia Lighting is a division

JHBL LED Fixtures

CPSC product type: Lighting Equipment

Recall contact information

Lithonia Lighting at 800-315-4963 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.lithonia.com and click on "JHBL LED Recall Information" on the left side of the page for more information.

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

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