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CPSC, Thomas & Betts Announce Recall of Emergency Exit Signs

Reported: February 5, 2003 Initiated: February 5, 2003 #03520

Product Description

The recalled exit signs were sold under the Lightalarms, Emergi-Lite, and Dynaray brand names and can be installed in either 120-volt or 277-volt applications. Only signs with a red LED and installed in 277-volt applications need to be repaired. These emergency exit signs could be installed in public buildings such as schools, offices and shopping centers to mark an exit in the event of a power failure and loss of lighting. They have a white or black plastic housing and are 13 ½ inches long, 8-3/8 inches high and 2-7/8 inches deep. Recalled units have a raised bead around the edge of the front face and a rectangular rocker switch on the bottom. The product make, model, and date code is located on a label inside the enclosure. The recalled emergency exit signs were manufactured between January 1997 and June 1999.

Reason for Recall

The emergency exit signs have an internal electrical component that could overheat and fail, when connected to 277-volt electrical systems, and melt the enclosure, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Building managers with recalled emergency exit signs should contact Thomas & Betts to request a free repair kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 31,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Thomas--Betts-Announce-Recall-of-Emergency-Exit-Signs

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled exit signs were sold under the Lightalarms, Emergi-Lite, and Dynaray brand names and can be installed in either 120-volt or 277-volt applications. Only signs with a red LED and installed in 277-volt applications need to be repaired. These emergency exit signs could be installed in public buildings such as schools, offices and shopping centers to mark an exit in the event of a power failure and loss of lighting. They have a white or black plastic housing and are 13 ½ inches long, 8-3/8 inches high and 2-7/8 inches deep. Recalled units have a raised bead around the edge of the front face and a rectangular rocker switch on the bottom. The product make, model, and date code is located on a label inside the enclosure. The recalled emergency exit signs were manufactured between January 1997 and June 1999.. Recalled by Thomas & Betts Corporation of Memphis, TN. Units affected: About 31,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The emergency exit signs have an internal electrical component that could overheat and fail, when connected to 277-volt electrical systems, and melt the enclosure, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Building managers with recalled emergency exit signs should contact Thomas & Betts to request a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 5, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03520.

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