Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Released: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 Lithonia Lighting Nickel End Wrap Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures. A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Recall Details
Product
Lithonia Lighting Nickel End Wrap Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures
Description
The recall involves the Lithonia Lighting Nickel End Wrap fluorescent ceiling light fixtures model number “New 2 32 120 RE BN” and date code “N050807”. The light fixtures measure four feet long and consist of two brushed nickel end caps and a clear plastic cover for the fluorescent tubes. “Lithonia Lighting”, the model number, and the date code can be found on the shipping box or on a label located inside the fixture, next to the fluorescent tube. To read the label on the fixture, consumers should turn the power off at the home’s circuit breaker and remove the plastic cover of the light fixture. Light fixtures sold in a box marked with a round pink sticker are not included in this recall.
Hazards
A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and return the product to Home Depot to receive a full refund or free replacement. Before removing the fixture, consumers should turn off the power at the home’s circuit breaker and consult the installation instructions provided with the fixture. For a complete set of instructions, visit the firm’s Web site at www.Lithonia.com
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