The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08375·Announced 2008-08-27

Lithonia Lighting Recalls Indoor Fixtures Due to Falling Glass Hazard

Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,400 indoor high-bay fixtures because the glass reflector can separate and fall. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (falling glass) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga., is recalling about 1,400 Hi-Bay Indoor High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Fixtures, model numbers PG16A and PG21A. The recall is due to a hazard where the glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture. The fixtures are made of die-cast aluminum and are intended for high-mounting heights of at least 20 feet above floor level in retail, warehouse, and heavy manufacturing locations.

There has been one report of a glass reflector falling, but no injuries have been reported. The fixtures were sold through electrical distributors and sales representatives nationwide from January 2007 through May 2008 for between $280 and $350.

Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and take down any units with loose glass. Consumers should contact Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4963 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.lithonia.com to arrange for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Indoor Lighting Fixtures
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.