CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-526

Date: December 17, 2003

Product Name: Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Guth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo. is voluntarily recalling 1,850 Enviroguard 22 Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixtures. The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. Name of Product: Enviroguard 22-Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting FixtureUnits: 1,850Manufacturer: Guth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo.Hazard: The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.Incidents/Injuries: Guth has received reports of about 50 lamps falling from the lamp socket. No injuries have been reported.Description: The light fixtures measure 22 inches in diameter and are labeled "GUTH LIGHTING, ENVIROGUARD LOW MOUNT" with the catalog number printed on a label on the light fixture. Light fixtures included in the recall are Prismatic Acrylic (ELP), Open Damp (O), 22 inch (2), all reflectors (1-6), all ballast cover types (1-4), 8 lamp 42 watt tube (842T), 120 volt (1) models. The catalog numbers will be shown as ELP-O 2 - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) (1, 2, 3 or 4) 842 T-1.Sold At: Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide from January 1999 through October 2003 for about $350.Manufactured In: U.S.A.Remedy: Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and their distributors are contacting purchasers directly about this recall program.Consumer Contact: For questions or additional information contact Guth Lighting at (314) 533-3200 between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or at customerservice@guthlighting.com.

Hazard Description:

The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 1,850

Incidents:

Guth has received reports of about 50 lamps falling from the lamp socket. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide from January 1999 through October 2003 for about $350.

Manufactured In:

United States