Lithonia Lighting Recalls Mounting Arms Over Fall Risk
Owners of RSX Luminaires should hire a professional to replace mounting arms that may fail and cause the fixture to fall.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Appliances
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Lithonia Lighting has issued a recall for 11,532 adjustable tilt arm mountings used on RSX Luminaire commercial fixtures. The mounting arm knuckle can fail, posing an impact risk if the fixture falls.
Why it matters
This recall addresses a safety hazard involving overhead fixtures that could detach and fall from their mountings. It follows reports of mechanical failure in units sold nationwide over the past seven years.
The recall affects 11,532 Lithonia Lighting RSX Luminaire adjustable tilt arm mountings sold for $400 to $2,200. There have been 13 reports of mounting failure and 4 reports of fixtures falling to date.
The players
Lithonia Lighting
A prominent manufacturer of commercial and residential lighting solutions with a history of distributing products through national electrical supply channels.
The details
The failure occurs at the knuckle of the adjustable tilt arm mounting, which loses structural integrity over time. When this component breaks, the fixture is no longer secured and can drop from its mount. A qualified professional must be hired to remove the recalled tilt arm assembly and install a new, secure mounting in its place.
Timeline
August 2019 - July 2020: Initial manufacturing period for affected mountings.
August 2019 - August 2026: Nationwide retail sales period.
August 2024 - April 2026: Secondary manufacturing period for affected mountings.
The Home Front
This recall aligns with current federal efforts to mitigate overhead impact hazards in commercial and exterior lighting installations. It underscores the importance of periodic structural inspections for any high-mounted lighting fixtures sold in recent years.
If you have Lithonia Lighting RSX Luminaires installed, verify your mounting hardware and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a free professional replacement. Because these units involve overhead structural hardware, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the tilt arm yourself.
The takeaway
Commercial exterior fixtures require regular inspections to ensure hardware integrity and prevent dangerous detachment. Homeowners should consult with a licensed professional to inspect any RSX Luminaire mountings and manage the replacement process with Lithonia Lighting.
Further reading
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