CPSCGeneral Alert
Lithonia Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Published: December 15, 2015Recall ID: 16715Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
JHBL LED Fixtures
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Lithonia-Lighting-Recalls-Light-Fixtures |
| Title | Lithonia Lighting Recalls Light Fixtures Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16715.LithoniaLighting.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Lithonia JHBL LED Fixture |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | JHBL LED Fixtures |
| Products › Type | Lighting Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 67798 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,500 |
| Recall I D | 6601 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., of Conyers, Ga., Lithonia Lighting is a division |
| Retailers › Name | Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $520. |
| Recall Date | 2015-12-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 16715 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Lithonia Lighting at 800-315-4963 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.lithonia.com and click on "JHBL LED Recall Information" on the left side of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-01-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |