Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard

Recall date

June 7, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

17172

Brand / firm

Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The plastic diffuser lens can detach and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.

What was recalled

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 to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.