Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard
Recall 17172 · Jun 7, 2017 · Lithonia Lighting
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17172
- Date
- Jun 7, 2017
- Company
- Lithonia Lighting
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- LED light fixtures
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Lithonia Lighting LBL4W model ceiling light fixtures which are used indoors in commercial applications such as offices, schools, closets, hallways and stairwells. The fixtures are painted white metal and measure about four feet long with a low profile, curved plastic diffuser lens (cover). The plastic diffuser lens measures 4 feet long by 15 inches wide. Only fixtures manufactured between February 2016 and March 2017 are included in this recall. Lithonia Lighting, the model number and the date of manufacture are printed on a label attached to the fixture's housing. The date code is in the MM/DD/YY format on the fixture's housing.
What can happen
The plastic diffuser lens 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 lens to repair the unit. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the lenses are repaired. A video showing proper lens removal and repair is available at www.lithonia.com/LBL4Wvideo.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of loose or falling diffuser lenses. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors nationwide and online through the commercial desk at 1000Bulbs.com, Amazon.com, ATGStores.com, Build.com, HD.com, ShineRetrofits.com, and Wayfair.com from February 2016 through March 2017 for between $150 and $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled led light fixtures?
Consumers should remove the lens and contact Lithonia Lighting to receive a free lens to repair the unit. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the lenses are repaired. A video showing proper lens removal and repair is available at www.lithonia.com/LBL4Wvideo.
What is the hazard?
The plastic diffuser lens 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.