The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10154·Announced 2010-03-03

American Electric Lighting Recalls Outdoor Fixtures Due to Shock Hazard

American Electric Lighting is recalling about 900 outdoor lighting fixtures due to improper wiring that poses a shock hazard. 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 shock hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., is recalling about 900 model AVL outdoor lighting fixtures. These fixtures are intended for use in parking lots, roadways, commercial environments, and office communities. The word "AVL" is printed on the reflector of each light fixture.

The recall is being issued because improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the use of these products.

The affected fixtures were sold through electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from September 2008 through September 2009 for between $250 and $800. Consumers should immediately disconnect power to the fixtures and contact American Electric Lighting to schedule a free inspection and repair. For additional information, consumers can contact American Electric Lighting at (800) 754-0463 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.americanelectriclighting.com.

The recalled product

Product
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
Manufacturer
American Electric Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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