Lithonia Lighting Recalls to Repair CFMK Surface Mount Brackets Used with CPANL LEDs Due to Impact Hazard
Product Recall Details
| Product Name | CFMK Surface Mount Brackets |
|---|---|
| Recall Date | August 19, 2020 |
| Number of units affected | About 318,500 (in addition, about 11,600 were sold in Canada) |
| 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. |
| Distributor | Lithonia Lighting, a division of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc., of Conyers, Ga. |
| Retailer(s) | Lowe’s Stores and other home improvement stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from August 2018 through June 2020 for CFMK Brackets included with CPANL LEDs for between $85 and $100 and commercial electrical distributors from January 2019 through June 2020 for CFMK Brackets as a separate accessory for commercial CPANL LED applications for about $12. |
| Hazard | The brackets can fail to securely surface mount the CPANL LED and fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury from impact. |
| Available Remedy | Repair 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. |
Who to Contact if You Own This Product
Lithonia Lighting toll-free at 855-307-2454 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday or online at lithonia.acuitybrands.com and click on “CFMK Recall” on the bottom of the page for more information and to order a free repair kit.