CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Emergency Lights
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1942.
The ELM and ELM2 emergency lights can be installed in either 120-volt or 277-volt applications. Of the 1.2 million lights, only lights installed in 277-volt applications need to be repaired. These emergency lights could be installed in public buildings such as schools, offices and shopping centers to provide emergency lighting in the event of a power failure. They are typically located near exit doors to aid in building evacuation. They have a black or off-white polycarbonate housing with two incandescent lamps, and are 16 inches wide, 5 inches high, and 4-inches deep. The name "Lithonia" is molded into the housing. The product date code is located on a label inside the front housing. The recalled lights have date codes between 208S13 and 705S13, or between 9208S13 and 9705S13.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1942.
Building managers with recalled ELM and ELM2 emergency lights should contact Lithonia Lighting for repair kits.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Lithonia's Electrical Wholesalers And Distributors Sold The Recalled Elm And Elm2 Emergency Lights Nationwide, From August 1992 To May 1997, For Between $45 And $65. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1942.
Building managers may contact Lithonia Lighting toll-free at (800) 896-9288 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Recall information and repair kits are available online at www.lithonia.com/elmrecall
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Lithonia's Electrical Wholesalers And Distributors Sold The Recalled Elm And Elm2 Emergency Lights Nationwide, From August 1992 To May 1997, For Between $45 And $65. Recall FAQ
Lithonia's Electrical Wholesalers And Distributors Sold The Recalled Elm And Elm2 Emergency Lights Nationwide, From August 1992 To May 1997, For Between $45 And $65. is the subject of a lighting recall: CPSC, Lithonia Lighting Announce Recall of Emergency Lights. The notice was published on April 13, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.