CPSC Recall in 2006: Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lithonia Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc. of Conyers, Ga. is voluntarily recalling about 1,100 units of Low Bay TG Series Lighting Fixtures. Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.Name of Product: Low Bay TG Series Lighting FixturesUnits: About 1,100 unitsManufacturer: Lithonia Lighting division of Acuity Lighting Group Inc. of Conyers, Ga.Hazard: Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Acuity Lighting Group Inc. has received 10 reports of fixtures that have fallen, but no injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled lighting fixtures are designed for areas that require low mounting heights and are used in parking garages, stairwells, entrances or aisles. The fixtures have a heavy-duty aluminum housing with either a white or a dark bronze finish and a glass lens. Their installed width is approximately 13 inches. The TGL and TGR series fixtures are not included in this recall, as these fixtures have a different mounting mechanism.Sold by: Electrical and Lighting supply distributors between November 2004 and February 2006 for about $190.Assembled In: United StatesRemedy: Facility managers and business owners are being contacted by Acuity Lighting Group Inc., to schedule an inspection and repair. Please contact Acuity Lighting Group if you have not been contacted yet.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4963 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.lithonia.com.
Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. The fixture could detach, fall and possibly hit consumers.
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Acuity Lighting Group Inc. has received 10 reports of fixtures that have fallen, but no injuries have been reported.
Electrical and Lighting supply distributors between November 2004 and February 2006 for about $190.
United States