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Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair CFMK Surface Mount Brackets Used with CPANL LEDs Due to Impact Hazard

Reported: August 19, 2020 Initiated: August 19, 2020 #20167

Product Description

This recall involves metal CFMK H-Brackets that are screwed into the ceiling and used to surface mount CPANL LED fixtures. The CFMK Bracket was included as an optional mounting accessory with 1x4, 2x4 and 2x2 CPANLs sold by retailers and was available as a separate accessory for CPANL LEDs sold by commercial distributors.

Reason for Recall

The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free CFMK Bracket repair kit. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the brackets are repaired.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves metal CFMK H-Brackets that are screwed into the ceiling and used to surface mount CPANL LED fixtures. The CFMK Bracket was included as an optional mounting accessory with 1x4, 2x4 and 2x2 CPANLs sold by retailers and was available as a separate accessory for CPANL LEDs sold by commercial distributors.. Recalled by Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga.. Units affected: About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using CPANL LEDs surface mounted with a CFMK Bracket and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free CFMK Bracket repair kit. Consumers should prevent people from going into the immediate area under the fixtures until the brackets are repaired.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 19, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20167.