Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 10154 · Mar 3, 2010 · American Electric Lighting, a division
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10154
- Date
- Mar 3, 2010
- Company
- American Electric Lighting, a division
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves model AVL outdoor lighting fixtures sold under the American Electric Lighting brand name. The light fixtures are intended for use in parking lots, roadways, commercial environments and office communities. "AVL" is printed on the reflector of each light fixture.
What can happen
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately disconnect power to the fixtures and contact American Electric Lighting to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from September 2008 through September 2009 for between $250 and $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outdoor lighting fixtures?
Consumers should immediately disconnect power to the fixtures and contact American Electric Lighting to schedule a free inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard 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.