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Consumer product recall

Archived - Indoor Lighting Fixtures

Starting date:
August 1, 2008
Posting date:
August 1, 2008
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items, Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500001727

Affected products

Indoor Lighting Fixtures

Product description

The recalled fixture is a ceiling-mounted downlight. Model number LV3R is included in this recall and is printed on a UL label inside the light's housing.

Hazard identified

A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.

No incidents or injuries have been reported to the Lithonia Lighting.

Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these lighting fixtures.

Number sold

Approximately 141 of the lighting fixtures were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The lighting fixtures were sold from April 2007 through May 2008.

Place of origin

Manufactured in United States.

Companies

Manufacturer
Lithonia Lighting
Conyers
Georgia
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-800-315-4935

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the lighting fixtures.

Consumers may contact the company, Lithonia Lighting, to arrange for a free replacement fixture.

For additional information, consumers may contact Lithonia Lighting at 1-800-315-4935 between 8 AM and 5 PM ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.

Consumers may also visit the Electrical Safety Authority Web site.