Gotham Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Risk of Falling Parts
Recall 06575 · Aug 15, 2006 · Gotham Architectural Lighting division
4,700
units affected
4,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06575
- Date
- Aug 15, 2006
- Company
- Gotham Architectural Lighting division
- Units affected
- 4,700
- Product
- Gotham 8-inch APR/APRH Down Lighting Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled lighting fixtures have clear, black, pewter, wheat, umber, gold or champagne gold finishes on the trim. Only models APR incandescent and APRH high-intensity discharge down lights with 8-inch openings are included in this recall.
What can happen
The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling, striking consumers.
The fix
Gotham Lighting is directly contacting facility managers and business owners to schedule an inspection and free repair. Contact Gotham Lighting if you have not been contacted yet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Acuity Lighting Group has received three reports of the fixture's reflector parts falling. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lighting and electrical supply distributors between March 2005 and June 2006 for between $85 and $220.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gotham 8-inch apr/aprh down lighting fixtures?
Gotham Lighting is directly contacting facility managers and business owners to schedule an inspection and free repair. Contact Gotham Lighting if you have not been contacted yet.
What is the hazard?
The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling, striking 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.