Indoor Lighting Fixtures Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Impact Hazard

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Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:25pm EDT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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.
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    Name of Product: Indoor Lighting Fixtures

    Units: About 1,400

    Manufacturer/Distributor: Lithonia Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.

    Hazard: The glass reflector can separate from the fixture and fall, posing
a risk of injury to consumers below the fixture.
    Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of a glass reflector
falling.  No injuries have been reported.
    Description: The recall involves the Hi-Bay Indoor High-Intensity
Discharge (HID) Fixtures, model numbers PG16A and PG21A.  The fixture is
intended for high-mounting heights (at least 20 feet above floor level) and is
used in retail, warehouse and heavy manufacturing locations.  The fixture's
housing is made of die-cast aluminum.
    Sold by: Electrical distributors and sales representatives nationwide from
January 2007 through May 2008 for between $280 and $350.
    Manufactured in: United States
    Remedy: Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and take down
any units with loose glass. Consumers should contact Lithonia Lighting to
arrange for a free replacement.
    Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting at
(800) 315-4963 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at http://www.lithonia.com.
    Photos at http://www.cpsc.gov.

    Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 315-4963
    CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
    CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

SOURCE  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CPSC Media Contact: +1-301-504-7908
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