Lithonia Lighting Recalls Emergency Lights Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled Quantum ELM light fixture

Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture

Recall Date: May 28th, 2014
Type: Lights & Signs (Emergency & Exit)
Units: About 1.7 million
Hazards: The circuit board can overheat and cause the fixture to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedies: Repair
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.

Description

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.

Images:

Recalled Quantum ELM light fixture

Recalled Quantum ELM2 light fixture

ELM or ELM2 appears on the label inside the fixture’s housing.

Consumer Contact:

Lithonia Lighting toll-free at (888) 615-4501from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lithonia.com and click on ‘Prior Recalls’ at the bottom of the page and then “Quantum ELM/ELM2 Recall” for more information.

Injuries:

Lithonia Lighting has received 29 reports of circuit boards overheating and fixtures melting or catching fire, with one incident resulting in more than $100,000 of property damage to an office building. No injuries have been reported.

Manufacturers:

Acuity Brands Lighting, of Conyers, Ga.

Retailers:

Electrical distributors, The Home Depot, W.W. Grainger, Inc. stores and other retailers nationwide and online at grainger.com and amazon.com from March 2010 through February 2014 for between $35 and $55.