Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency
Recall 08405 · Sep 23, 2008 · Gotham Lighting
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08405
- Date
- Sep 23, 2008
- Company
- Gotham Lighting
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights (Recessed Ceiling Lights)
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
Only Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights sold with the optional backup battery pack are included in the recall. The lights are recessed ceiling lights that were manufactured between November 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008.
What can happen
The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.
The fix
Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive a repair for the light fixture.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors and sales representatives nationwide from November 2007 through July 2008 for between $250 and $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gotham compact fluorescent downlights (recessed ceiling lights)?
Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive a repair for the light fixture.
What is the hazard?
The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency.
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.