Genlyte Recalls Capri Track Lighting Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Recall 13226 · Jun 25, 2013 · Genlyte
80,300
units affected
80,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13226
- Date
- Jun 25, 2013
- Company
- Genlyte
- Units affected
- 80,300
- Product
- Capri track lighting
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Capri track lighting used in commercial buildings and includes 15 styles of metal or polycarbonate light fixtures, accessories and adapters. The track and light fixtures were sold in white, black or silver colors. A complete list of catalog numbers and date codes included in this recall is at www.recall.philips.com. The catalog number and date code are printed inside the lighting fixture. "Capri Lighting" is printed on a white label inside the track rail.
What can happen
The light fixtures can fall off of the track rail, posing an impact injury hazard to bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled track lights, remove them from the track rail and contact Genlyte for free replacement track lights.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Genlyte has received 12 reports of the light fixtures cracking, including three reports of light fixtures falling off of their track rails. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical wholesale supply distributors from August 2010 through January 2013 for between $50 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled capri track lighting?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled track lights, remove them from the track rail and contact Genlyte for free replacement track lights.
What is the hazard?
The light fixtures can fall off of the track rail, posing an impact injury hazard to bystanders.
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.