Lithonia Lighting recalls Quantum ELM and ELM2 emergency lights with fire risk from overheating circuit boards. Fix by ordering free repair kit with new circuit board.
The circuit board can overheat and cause the fixture to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Lithonia Lighting is recalling Quantum ELM and ELM2 emergency light fixtures because their circuit boards can overheat, melt, and cause fires. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers who use these lights.
The circuit board can overheat and melt, potentially igniting nearby items and causing fires. This creates a fire hazard that could lead to burns or property damage if the light is near flammable materials.
Homeowners with Quantum ELM or ELM2 emergency lights that have green circuit boards with Rev B or C labels are affected. Those using these lights in areas where they could be near flammable materials face higher risk.
Check for green circuit boards on both sides with 'Rev B' or 'Rev C' printed in the top left corner. The label inside the fixture's housing above the battery should say 'ELM' or 'ELM2'.
Reach out to Lithonia Lighting for instructions on locating the circuit board and series name to order a free repair kit with a new circuit board.
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.
No, ELM2 LED, ELM2 SD and ELM2 WRS fixtures are not included in this recall.
Check for green circuit boards on both sides with 'Rev B' or 'Rev C' printed in the top left corner, and the label inside the housing above the battery should say 'ELM' or 'ELM2'.
Contact Lithonia Lighting to receive detailed instructions on how to locate the circuit board and order a free repair kit with a new circuit board.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lithonia Lighting to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1696 — Lithonia Lighting Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture Hello, I own a Quantum® ELM and ELM2 two-light emergency fixture that is covered by recall 1696 from Lithonia Lighting. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
