Recall: Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008 Release #08-335 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 315-4935 |
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Indoor Lighting Fixtures
Units: About 1,200
Manufacturer/Distributor: Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.
Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled fixture is a ceiling-mounted downlight. Model number LV3R is included in this recall and is printed on a UL label inside the light’s housing.
Sold at: Electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from April 2007 through May 2008 for between $60 and $80.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lighting fixtures and contact Lithonia Lighting to arrange for a free replacement fixture.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4935 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.lithonia.com
