Lithnia Lighting Recalls Fixtures For Fire Hazard

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CPSC Alert #08-335

Lithonia Lighting, in cooperation with the CPSC, has announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Inspectors seeing these fixtures should warn their clients that these are a fire hazard and advise homeowners to immediately stop using the them and contact Lithonia Lighting to arrange for a free replacement fixture.

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

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