Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 08016 · Oct 9, 2007 · Suzhou Powerhouse Co. Ltd.
50,000
units affected
50,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08016
- Date
- Oct 9, 2007
- Company
- Suzhou Powerhouse Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 50,000
- Product
- Lithonia Lighting Nickel End Wrap Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
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
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Home Depot stores from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lithonia lighting nickel end wrap fluorescent ceiling light fixtures?
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.
What is the hazard?
A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.