Lithonia Lighting Indoor Lighting Fixtures

Description: Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2008 Release #08-335 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 315-4935 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Indoor Lighting Fixtures Units: About 1,200 Manufacturer/Distributor: Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga. Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. Sold at: Electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from April 2007 through May 2008 for between $60 and $80. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lighting fixtures and contact Lithonia Lighting to arrange for a free replacement fixture. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4935 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.lithonia.com [Learn More]