CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-549

Date: March 08, 2005

Product Name: High Intensity Discharge (HID) light fixtures with acrylic lenses and/or reflectors

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 93,200

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide from April 2002 through February 2004.

Manufactured In:

United States.