Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 14194 · May 28, 2014 · Lithonia Lighting
1,700,000
units affected
1,700,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14194
- Date
- May 28, 2014
- Company
- Lithonia Lighting
- Units affected
- 1,700,000
- Product
- Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture
- Product type
- Lights & Signs (Emergency & Exit)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves the Quantum® series ELM and ELM2 emergency light fixtures. They are about 12.5-inches wide, 5-inches high and 3.75-inches deep in white or black plastic and have two incandescent lights and a rechargeable lead acid battery. ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture's plastic housing above the battery. The recalled units have circuit boards that are green on both sides and either Rev B or Rev C printed in the top left corner. Emergency lights with circuit boards that are beige on one side and ELM2 LED, ELM2 SD and ELM2 WRS fixtures are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The circuit board can overheat and cause the fixture to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should contact Lithonia Lighting to receive detailed instructions on how to locate the circuit board and series name and to order a free repair kit, which includes a new circuit board.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lithonia Lighting has received 29 reports of circuit boards overheating and fixtures melting or catching fire, with one incident resulting in more than $100,000 of property damage to an office building. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors, The Home Depot, W.W. Grainger, Inc. stores and other retailers nationwide and online at grainger.com and amazon.com from March 2010 through February 2014 for between $35 and $55.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled quantum® elm and elm2 two-light emergency fixture?
Consumers should contact Lithonia Lighting to receive detailed instructions on how to locate the circuit board and series name and to order a free repair kit, which includes a new circuit board.
What is the hazard?
The circuit board can overheat and cause the fixture to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards 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.