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RecallCPSCcpsc-4468BATTERY HAZARD

Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency

Category
Units Affected
30,000
Recall Date
September 23, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Battery Hazard
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4468.

Only Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights sold with the optional backup battery pack are included in the recall. The lights are recessed ceiling lights that were manufactured between November 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4468.

Consumers should inspect the fixtures immediately and contact Gotham Lighting to receive a repair for the light fixture.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Electrical Distributors And Sales Representatives Nationwide From November 2007 Through July 2008 For Between $250 And $350. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-4468.

For additional information, contact Gotham Lighting at (800) 315-4982 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gothamlighting.com

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Electrical Distributors And Sales Representatives Nationwide From November 2007 Through July 2008 For Between $250 And $350. Recall FAQ

Electrical Distributors And Sales Representatives Nationwide From November 2007 Through July 2008 For Between $250 And $350. is the subject of a lighting recall: Gotham Lighting Recalls Compact Fluorescent Recessed Ceiling Lights; Can Fail to Work in an Emergency. The notice was published on September 23, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 30,000 units are potentially affected.