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Genlyte Capri Track Lighting
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The light fixtures can fall off of the track rail, posing an impact injury hazard to bystanders.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled track lights, remove them from the track rail and contact Genlyte for free replacement track lights.
Who to contact: Genlyte Thomas Group LLC at 800-634-0138 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.signify.com/en-us/support/recall-programs/capri-track-lighting for more information.
The product
This recall involves Capri track lighting used in commercial buildings and includes 15 styles of metal or polycarbonate light fixtures, accessories and adapters. The track and light fixtures were sold in white, black or silver colors. A complete list of catalog numbers and date codes included in this recall is at www.recall.philips.com. The catalog number and date code are printed inside the lighting fixture. "Capri Lighting" is printed on a white label inside the track rail.
Details
- Units affected
- About 80,300
- Recall date
- June 25, 2013
- Brand
- Tai Sing Group Ltd., of Hong Kong, Genlyte Thomas Group LLC, of Tupelo, Miss., part of Philips Consumer Luminaires Corporation, of Elgin, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Genlyte has received 12 reports of the light fixtures cracking, including three reports of light fixtures falling off of their track rails. No injuries have been reported.
Electrical wholesale supply distributors from August 2010 through January 2013 for between $50 and $150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Genlyte Recalls Capri Track Lighting Due to Impact Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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