Guth Lighting Recall of Lighting Fixtures

Enviroguard 22 Inch Diameter Low Mount Open Lighting Fixture

Date of Recall

2003-12-18

CPSC Release Number

04-526

Manufactured In

U.S.A.

Units

1,850

Manufacturer

Guth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo.

Sold By

Lighting and electrical supply distributors nationwide from January 1999 through October 2003 for about $350.

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

Guth has received reports of about 50 lamps falling from the lamp socket. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The light fixtures measure 22 inches in diameter and are labeled "GUTH LIGHTING, ENVIROGUARD LOW MOUNT" with the catalog number printed on a label on the light fixture. Light fixtures included in the recall are Prismatic Acrylic (ELP), Open Damp (O), 22 inch (2), all reflectors (1-6), all ballast cover types (1-4), 8 lamp 42 watt tube (842T), 120 volt (1) models. The catalog numbers will be shown as ELP-O 2 – (1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6) (1, 2, 3 or 4) 842 T-1.

Remedy

Affected owners will be provided with a retention plate to be installed over the lamps to hold them in place. Guth Lighting and their distributors are contacting purchasers directly about this recall program.

Consumer Contact

For questions or additional information contact Guth Lighting at (314) 533-3200 between 8 a.m and 4:45 p.m CT Monday through Friday or at [email protected].

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