CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. This poses a risk of injury for persons beneath the lighting fixtures.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 25, 2006

Streetlights Recalled by Beacon Products Due to Injury Hazard to Passersby

The pendant-style outdoor lighting fixtures were installed by municipalities and developers as subdivision and/or downtown urban streetlights. The lighting fixtures typically appear along sidewalks and smaller avenues. They are made of aluminum and sold in various colors. Some have glass covers. Recalled models include "Cambridge," "Capital," "Coal Miner," Depot," "F-10 Fitter," "F-13 Fitter," "F-21 Fitter," "F-35 Fitter," "Kings Park," "Magna," "Maritas," "Miramar," "Metropolis," "Neptune," "Pierwalk," "Radial Wave" and "Tivoli."

Required Consumer Action

Persons responsible for maintaining outdoor lighting fixtures or streetlights should immediately cordon off the area underneath each lighting fixture and contact Beacon to receive free retrofit kits. Beacon will also reimburse labor costs up to $50 per lighting fixture.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Beacon Products at (877) 755-9594 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.beaconproducts.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Independent commercial lighting agents via catalogs from January 2001 through October 2004 for between $180 and $1,100 per fixture.
Injuries
Beacon Products Inc., has received one reported incident involving an outdoor lighting fixture that fell from its lamp post because its coupling system had failed. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufacturer
Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla.
Recall Number
07017

Product Information

Product Name
Pendant-Style Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
Product Type
Lights & Accessories
Number of Units
About 1,500
Manufacturer Name
Beacon Products Inc., of Sarasota, Fla.
Manufactured In
United States

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For more information, contact Beacon Products at (877) 755-9594 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.beaconproducts.com