The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26V564000·Announced 2026-09-01

Light Boy Recalls GBX12SK Light Towers Due to Frame Bending Risk

Light Boy is recalling 2020 and 2023 GBX12SK light towers because the trailer frame may bend, causing the tower to detach and become a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural vehicle defect where a component can detach and become a road hazard, posing a risk of crash or injury, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Light Boy America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 and 2023 Light Boy GBX12SK light towers. The recall addresses a defect where the trailer frame may bend at the tow bar, which can cause the light tower to detach from the vehicle.

A detached light tower can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will install a new bracket or a reinforcement cover free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Light Boy customer service at 1-800-421-1244 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Light Boy GBX12SK
Brand
Light Boy
Manufacturer
Light Boy America,Inc
Category
Vehicle — Light Towers
Hazard
Affected units
12

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GBX12SK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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