Lithonia Lighting Recalls Commercial Luminaires Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 17029 · Nov 8, 2016 · Lithonia Lighting
398,000
units affected
398,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17029
- Date
- Nov 8, 2016
- Company
- Lithonia Lighting
- Units affected
- 398,000
- Product
- BLT series commercial luminaires
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Lithonia Lighting BLT series luminaires intended for use in indoor, commercial applications, such as office buildings, schools and stores. The low-profile, recessed LED luminaire is a metal light fixture in a white finish with a rounded or square plastic lens. The fixtures measure about 1, 2 or 4 feet long and 1, 1.5 or 2 feet wide. Only non-sensor luminaires with a manufacture date from October 2015 through August 2016 are included in this recall. Lithonia Lighting, the model and date of manufacture can be found on a label attached to the fixture's housing and on the product packaging. The date code on the fixture's housing's label is in a MM/DD/YY format. The date code on the packaging is in a YYYY/MM/DD format.
What can happen
The plastic lens on the luminaire can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
The fix
Consumers should remove the lens and contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free repair kit to secure the original lens. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the lenses are removed or the luminaires are repaired. A video showing proper lens removal and installation of the repair kit is available at the firm's website at www.lithonia.com/bltvideo
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 107 reports of plastic lenses falling from the luminaire. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide and online at 1000Bulbs.com, Amazon.com, ATGStores.com, Build.com, HD.com, ShineRetrofits.com, and Wayfair.com from October 2015 through August 2016 for between $150 and $250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blt series commercial luminaires?
Consumers should remove the lens and contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free repair kit to secure the original lens. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the lenses are removed or the luminaires are repaired. A video showing proper lens removal and.
What is the hazard?
The plastic lens on the luminaire can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
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.