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U.S. CPSC August 15, 2006 |
Gotham Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Risk of Falling Parts The lower portion of the reflector/trim assembly could detach and fall from the ceiling, striking consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 3, 2010 |
Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by American Electric Lighting Due to Shock Hazard Improper wiring in the light fixtures poses a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2008 |
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire. |
U.S. CPSC August 27, 2008 |
Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC March 19, 2008 |
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure Consumers A weld that affixes a mounting bracket to the ceiling pan can fail, which can cause the fixture to fall and injure nearby persons. |
U.S. CPSC August 7, 2008 |
Progress Lighting Recalls Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Unexpectedly Fall Posing an Impact Hazard The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 29, 2004 |
Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2008 |
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Posing an Impact Hazard A cable that supports the light fixture from the ceiling can fail, causing the fixture to fall and injure nearby consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 8, 2005 |
Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixtures A component in the light fixture can leak fluid, which can degrade the acrylic lenses and reflectors, causing them to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure someone below the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2005 |
Lithonia Lighting Recall of Indoor HID Light Fixture Cords The cord of the light fixture can drip plasticizer fluid onto the light fixture, which can degrade the acrylic reflector, causing it to crack and fall. Falling pieces of acrylic can injure a person below the fixture. |
U.S. CPSC October 9, 2007 |
Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC May 22, 2003 |
Ceiling Light Fixtures Recalled by Sea Gull Lighting Inc. The wiring in the lights can short, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 28, 2006 |
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Progress Lighting Due To Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60. |
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2006 |
Streetlights Recalled by Beacon Products Due to Injury Hazard to Passersby The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. This poses a risk of injury for persons beneath the fixtures. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2004 |
Fluorescent Light Fixtures Recalled by Progress Lighting The lamp holders on the fluorescent lights can overheat, causing the fixture to melt or burn, presenting a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC August 9, 2011 |
Emergency Exit Signs Recalled by Best Lighting Products Due to Failure to Illuminate The fixtures can malfunction and fail to illuminate in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in the event of an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2006 |
Trim Assembly Kits for Recessed Light Fixtures Recalled By Prescolite Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Parts Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall. This can result in laceration injuries to nearby consumers. Models were made in China and have model numbers: TL60 and TL62. |
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2010 |
Chain Sets Sold with Commercial Light Fixtures Recalled by Cooper Lighting Due to Injury Hazard An "S" hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling. This poses an injury hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC February 15, 2005 |
Sea Gull Lighting Products Recall of Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to a manufacturing defect in a component part, the light fixture could fall and strike a person beneath the light fixture. The fixture also poses a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. |
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2004 |
Cordelia Lighting Recall of Hampton Bay Light Fixtures Sold at Expo Design Centers The decorative metal rings on the ends of the lamp fixtures can detach. Consumers could suffer minor burns if they touch the hot rings. |
U.S. CPSC August 12, 2008 |
Cooper Lighting Recalls Emergency and Exit Lights; Could Fail to Stay Illuminated in an Emergency The lights can malfunction and not stay illuminated in the event of a power failure. This could result in a failure to provide adequate lighting to guide building occupants to an exit in an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2008 |
Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency The relay on the backup battery of the lights could be programmed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning in an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2003 |
Guth Lighting Recall of Lighting Fixtures The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks. |
U.S. CPSC May 9, 2007 |
Cooper Lighting Emergency Lights Recalled, Could Fail to Illuminate in an Emergency A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating in the event of a power failure. |
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2007 |
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard When the two prongs on the plug's electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2008 |
Commercial Frozen Food Merchandisers Recalled by Tyler Refrigeration Due to Fire Hazard Incomplete/incorrect light bulb installation can result in electrical arcing in the fixture, which can pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2004 |
Classic Sport Companies Inc. Recall of Table Soccer Games The lighting structures may spark if the tube lights are not properly installed, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC December 29, 2003 |
Avon Products Inc. Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC February 26, 2004 |
Honeywell Video System Recall of Security Camera The security camera's plastic mounting assembly can crack, allowing the dome and the camera to fall from the wall or ceiling, possibly injuring someone. |
U.S. CPSC February 10, 2009 |
Catalina Lighting Recalls Halogen Clamp Lamps Due to Fire and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Staples Stores The UV glass lens on the lamp can crack, exposing the halogen bulb, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2001 |
Progress Lighting Recall Fluorescent Lights The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004 |
Brass Light Gallery Recall of Wall Sconces The tie-downs, which secure the electrical wires to the mounting bracket, may come loose, causing the wire to touch the bulb and pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004 |
APA Marketing Inc. Recall of Home Entertainment Wall Units The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 13, 2001 |
Homemaster Recalls Outdoor Lighting Timers Outdoor Lighting Timers have reversed polarity in the wiring, potentially allowing a current to flow through a consumer's body, posing a shock hazard to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC August 16, 2006 |
Tu-Wire(R) Dimming Ballasts Used With Compact Fluorescent Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard If not properly grounded, these ballasts can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast. |
U.S. CPSC November 16, 2006 |
Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard The sheath that protects the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during lamp assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC June 15, 2004 |
Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Recall of Power Supply Units The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2005 |
Ginger Recall of Bathroom Light Fixtures The glass shades can separate from the light fixture, posing a risk that a consumer could be cut by the broken glass if the shade were to fall and break. |
U.S. CPSC November 18, 2008 |
Lithium-Ion Batteries Used with Bicycle Lights Recalled By DiNotte Lighting Due to Burn Hazard A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2006 |
Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. Falling pieces can hit and injure bystanders. |
National Gardening June 2000 Beth Marie Renaud |
Light Up Your Landscape Low-voltage lighting is a relatively economical way to transform the nighttime garden |
U.S. CPSC March 9, 2006 |
Acuity Brands Inc. to Pay $700,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazardous Lights The penalty settles allegations that the company failed to report to CPSC in a timely manner about defects and hazards in more than 1.4 million of its Lithonia Lighting products. |
This Old House March 7, 2001 Scott Gibson |
Light Up Your Kitchen Two easy ways to shed light on the hub of your home... |
U.S. CPSC August 17, 2006 |
5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids 5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers due to the corrosive nature of these products. |
The Motley Fool July 6, 2006 Anders Bylund |
Acuity's Pristine Performance Lighting fixtures and specialty chemicals may not be sexy, but that combination of business lines is serving Acuity Brands rather well these days. The diversified manufacturer reported quarterly earnings this morning, significantly besting analyst expectations. |
U.S. CPSC November 22, 2005 |
International Playthings Inc. Recall of Toy Vehicles Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children. |
This Old House Susan Arnold |
A Lesson in Bathroom Lighting A designer explains the basics: as the bathroom increasingly becomes a place to relax and recharge, complete with steam shower and spa tub, the lighting requires extra thought. And when it's done right, the payoff is great. |
IndustryWeek June 23, 2010 |
Seeing the Light New lighting choices can improve working conditions while reducing energy costs. |
Popular Mechanics July 1998 Thomas Klenck |
Ourdoor Living Guide: Outdoor Lighting Low-voltage lamps bring safety and style to any landscape... |
This Old House Melissa & Brian Zagorites |
Lighten Up The right lighting can make your home a more welcoming, comfortable place. |