Lithonia Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall 16715 · Dec 15, 2015 · Lithonia Lighting
6,500
units affected
6,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16715
- Date
- Dec 15, 2015
- Company
- Lithonia Lighting
- Units affected
- 6,500
- Product
- JHBL LED Fixtures
- Product type
- Lighting Equipment
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves JHBL LED light fixtures manufactured between August 2014 and June 20, 2015. Manufacture dates are located on the product label near the top of the light fixture. The light fixtures measure 16 inches high by 22 inches wide and weigh about 40 pounds. The fixtures are painted white die castings with raised heat dissipating fins every 2 inches. The lower die casting with fins is approximately 4 inches from the driver compartment box. Units shipped after June 20, 2015 are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The metal hub used to mount the light fixtures to the ceiling can break and allow the fixture to fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free chain to secure the fixture to the ceiling. Lithonia Lighting is contacting all known customers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lithonia Lighting has received eight reports of hubs on the light fixture breaking, including four reports of the fixtures falling. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $520.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jhbl led fixtures?
Consumers should immediately contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free chain to secure the fixture to the ceiling. Lithonia Lighting is contacting all known customers.
What is the hazard?
The metal hub used to mount the light fixtures to the ceiling can break and allow the fixture to 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.