Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 28, 2014 CPSC #14194

Quick answer

Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #14194, announced on May 28, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Quantum® series ELM and ELM2 emergency light fixtures. They are about 12.5-inches wide, 5-inches high and 3.75-inches deep in white or black plastic and have two incandescent lights and a rechargeable lead acid battery. ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture's plastic housing above the battery. The recalled units have circuit boards that are green on both sides and either Rev B or Rev C printed in the top left corner. Emergency lights with circuit boards that are beige on one side and ELM2 LED, ELM2 SD and ELM2 WRS fixtures are not included in the recall. The remedy is consumers should contact lithonia lighting to receive detailed instructions on how to locate the circuit board and series name and to order a free repair kit, which includes a new circuit board.. Affected brand: Acuity Brands Lighting.

Hazard

This recall involves the Quantum® series ELM and ELM2 emergency light fixtures. They are about 12.5-inches wide, 5-inches high and 3.75-inches deep in white or black plastic and have two incandescent lights and a rechargeable lead acid battery. ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture's plastic housing above the battery. The recalled units have circuit boards that are green on both sides and either Rev B or Rev C printed in the top left corner. Emergency lights with circuit boards that are beige on one side and ELM2 LED, ELM2 SD and ELM2 WRS fixtures are not included in the recall.

Affected products

Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture

Recalled brands

Acuity Brands Lighting

Remedy

Consumers should contact Lithonia Lighting to receive detailed instructions on how to locate the circuit board and series name and to order a free repair kit, which includes a new circuit board.

Recall date

May 28, 2014

Categories

Lights & Signs (Emergency & Exit)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14194?

CPSC recall #14194 covers Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 28, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Quantum® series ELM and ELM2 emergency light fixtures. They are about 12.5-inches wide, 5-inches high and 3.75-inches deep in white or black plastic and have two incandescent lights and a rechargeable lead acid battery. ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture's plastic housing above the battery. The recalled units have circuit boards that are green on both sides and either Rev B or Rev C printed in the top left corner. Emergency lights with circuit boards that are beige on one side and ELM2 LED, ELM2 SD and ELM2 WRS fixtures are not included in the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #14194?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14194 is consumers should contact lithonia lighting to receive detailed instructions on how to locate the circuit board and series name and to order a free repair kit, which includes a new circuit board.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Lithonia-Lighting-Recalls-Emergency-Lights. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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