Lithonia RSX Luminaire Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on October 22, 2026 after Lithonia received 13 reports of adjustable tilt arm mountings breaking, including four reports of fixtures falling. No injuries had been reported when the recall was announced. Consumers and property operators should keep people away from the area beneath affected luminaires and contact Lithonia Lighting for a free professional repair.

Quick Facts

• About 11,532 Lithonia Lighting RSX luminaires with certain adjustable tilt arm mountings are included in the recall.
• The mounting knuckle can fail and allow the luminaire to fall, creating a serious impact hazard.
• Lithonia received 13 reports of mounting failures and four reports of fixtures falling, with no reported injuries.
• Lithonia Lighting is offering a free repair performed by a qualified professional.

Latest Lithonia RSX Luminaire Recall Developments

October 2026

October 27, 2026 – The CPSC recall for Lithonia Lighting RSX luminaires with AASP, AARP, AAWB, and AAWSC adjustable tilt arm mountings remains listed as an active recall. The remedy calls for affected locations to keep people away from the area beneath the fixtures and arrange a free professional repair. [1]

October 22, 2026 – CPSC announced the recall of approximately 11,532 RSX outdoor luminaires after reports that the knuckle in certain adjustable tilt arm mountings could break and allow the luminaire to fall. Lithonia had received 13 reports of mounting failures and four reports of fixtures falling, although no injuries had been reported. [1]

What Is the Lithonia RSX Luminaire Recall?

The recall involves Lithonia Lighting RSX luminaires used for commercial outdoor lighting with certain AASP, AARP, AAWB, and AAWSC adjustable tilt arm mountings.

The affected adjustable arms were manufactured during two periods: August 2019 through July 2020 and August 2024 through April 2026. CPSC advises customers to contact Lithonia Lighting to determine whether a particular luminaire and mounting assembly is covered by the recall. [1]

Why Were Lithonia RSX Luminaires Recalled?

The problem involves the knuckle of the adjustable tilt arm mounting. According to CPSC, this component can fail and allow the RSX luminaire to separate from its mounting arm and fall.

A falling commercial luminaire can strike people underneath the fixture, creating a risk of serious impact injury. CPSC therefore advises people to stay clear of the area directly beneath an affected luminaire until the repair is completed. [1]

Which Lithonia Adjustable Tilt Arm Mountings Are Recalled?

The recall applies to certain RSX luminaires equipped with four adjustable tilt arm mounting configurations:

• AASP – Adjustable tilt arm for square pole mounting
• AARP – Adjustable tilt arm for round pole mounting
• AAWB – Adjustable tilt arm with wall bracket
• AAWSC – Adjustable tilt arm with wall bracket and surface conduit box

Lithonia’s technical materials describe these mounting options as part of the RSX outdoor lighting system. The adjustable tilt arm allows the luminaire to be aimed from horizontal up to 90 degrees above horizontal. [2]

What Are Lithonia RSX Luminaires?

Lithonia’s RSX family consists of LED area and floodlighting fixtures intended primarily for commercial outdoor applications. The products are designed for uses such as parking areas, roadways, commercial properties, industrial sites, and other locations requiring large-scale outdoor illumination.

Acuity Brands describes RSX LED area luminaires as a configurable outdoor lighting family with multiple mounting options, including adjustable mounting configurations. [3]

When Were the Recalled Mountings Manufactured?

CPSC states that affected adjustable tilt arm mountings were manufactured during two separate periods:

• August 2019 through July 2020
• August 2024 through April 2026

Not every RSX fixture is necessarily included. Owners, businesses, contractors, property managers, and other operators should contact Lithonia Lighting to confirm whether their particular luminaire and mounting configuration is subject to the recall. [1]

How Many Lithonia RSX Luminaires Are Recalled?

Approximately 11,532 luminaires with the affected adjustable tilt arm mountings are included in the U.S. recall.

The fixtures were sold through commercial distributors nationwide, including Turtle & Hughes Inc. and Consolidated Electrical Distributors. CPSC states that they were sold for commercial outdoor lighting applications from August 2019 through August 2026 for approximately $400 to $2,200. [1]

How Many Fixtures Have Fallen?

Lithonia Lighting reported 13 incidents involving adjustable tilt arm mountings breaking.

Four of those incidents involved fixtures falling from their mountings. No injuries had been reported as of the October 22, 2026 recall announcement. [1]

What Injuries Could a Falling Luminaire Cause?

The recall is based on an impact hazard rather than a reported pattern of injuries. A heavy outdoor lighting fixture falling from a pole or wall could potentially cause head, neck, shoulder, back, or other traumatic injuries if it struck a person below.

The severity of any injury would depend on factors including the weight of the fixture, mounting height, point of impact, and surrounding circumstances. CPSC characterizes the defect as posing a risk of serious injury.

What Should Businesses and Property Owners Do?

CPSC advises consumers to keep clear of the area directly beneath affected RSX luminaires and contact Lithonia Lighting to schedule the recall repair.

Property owners and facility managers should not assume a mounting is safe simply because it has not previously failed. Lithonia can determine whether a particular fixture is included in the recall and arrange the appropriate remedy. [1]

What Is the Lithonia RSX Recall Remedy?

Lithonia Lighting is providing a free repair.

The company will arrange for a qualified professional to replace the recalled adjustable tilt arm mounting with a new complete adjustable arm assembly. Lithonia’s repair documentation identifies replacement adjustable-arm and knuckle components for RSX mounting configurations. [4]

Who Should Perform the Repair?

CPSC states that Lithonia Lighting will arrange for a qualified professional to complete the repair. The remedy is not described as a consumer do-it-yourself repair.

Because these fixtures are commercial electrical equipment installed on poles or walls, owners should follow the manufacturer’s recall process rather than attempting an unapproved modification.

Where Were the Recalled Luminaires Manufactured?

The recalled products were manufactured in the United States and Mexico.

Lithonia Lighting, based in Atlanta, Georgia, is identified by CPSC as the manufacturer. [1]

Who May Be Affected by the Lithonia RSX Recall?

The recall may affect businesses, property owners, shopping centers, parking facilities, commercial landlords, contractors, municipalities, industrial sites, and other locations where recalled RSX fixtures were installed.

Employees, customers, pedestrians, tenants, contractors, and other people who pass beneath an affected fixture could potentially be exposed if an adjustable tilt arm fails.

What Evidence May Matter After a Falling Luminaire Injury?

• The affected luminaire and adjustable tilt arm assembly
• Photographs of the mounting and failed components
• Model and mounting configuration information
• Installation and maintenance records
• Purchase invoices and distributor records
• Photographs or video of the incident area
• Witness statements
• Medical records documenting any injury
• Incident reports and property-management records
• Communications involving the recall or prior mounting problems

Evidence requirements vary depending on the facts of an incident and the applicable state law.

Who May Be Liable for a Lithonia RSX Luminaire Injury?

Potential liability depends on how and why an incident occurred. Depending on the circumstances, potentially responsible parties could include a manufacturer, distributor, property owner, installer, maintenance contractor, or another entity involved with the fixture.

Possible legal theories could involve product defect, negligence, premises liability, failure to warn, or other claims recognized under applicable law. The existence of a recall does not by itself establish liability in an individual case.

Current Lithonia RSX Luminaire Recall and Legal Status

As of October 27, 2026, CPSC Recall No. 27-041 is the documented federal safety action involving the affected RSX adjustable tilt arm mountings.

The cited CPSC and manufacturer materials document a voluntary repair recall and do not themselves describe any coordinated litigation proceeding or settlement. Any individual injury claim would depend on the facts of the incident, the parties involved, and applicable law.

Do I Qualify for a Lithonia RSX Luminaire Claim?

• Were you struck by or injured by a Lithonia RSX luminaire or mounting component?
• Was the fixture equipped with an AASP, AARP, AAWB, or AAWSC adjustable tilt arm mounting?
• Did the mounting or knuckle break, detach, or otherwise fail?
• Can you document the incident, fixture, injury, medical treatment, or resulting losses?

Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can evaluate the product, mounting failure, installation history, injury, damages, potentially responsible parties, and applicable filing deadlines.

Legal Process for a Lithonia RSX Luminaire Claim

1. Free case review. An attorney reviews the fixture, alleged mounting failure, injury, and available documentation.
2. Investigation. Evidence may include the luminaire, mounting components, photographs, maintenance records, witness statements, and medical records.
3. Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange documents, obtain testimony, consult engineering or medical experts, and discuss possible settlement.
5. Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on the facts.

Compensation in a Lithonia RSX Luminaire Injury Case

Depending on the circumstances, recoverable damages may include emergency care, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, lost income, pain and suffering, future medical expenses, and other losses allowed under applicable law.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Important Lithonia RSX Luminaire Recall Developments

Event	Month/Year	Type	Status	Source	Notes
CPSC Recall Review	October 2026	Recall Status	Active	[1]	Free repair available
RSX Luminaire Recall	October 2026	Product Recall	Announced	[1]	About 11,532 units
Mounting Failure Reports	October 2026	Safety Reports	Documented	[1]	13 failures reported
Falling Fixture Reports	October 2026	Incident Reports	Documented	[1]	Four fixtures fell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lithonia RSX Luminaire Lawsuit?

The Lithonia RSX Luminaire Lawsuit topic concerns potential injury claims involving recalled RSX fixtures with certain adjustable tilt arm mountings that can fail. CPSC has announced a recall because the luminaire can fall and create a serious impact hazard.

Which Lithonia RSX mountings are recalled?

The recall involves certain AASP, AARP, AAWB, and AAWSC adjustable tilt arm mountings. The configurations attach RSX luminaires to square poles, round poles, wall brackets, or wall brackets with surface conduit boxes.

How many Lithonia RSX luminaires are recalled?

About 11,532 units are included in the recall. The fixtures were distributed nationwide for commercial outdoor lighting applications.

Why can the Lithonia RSX luminaires fall?

CPSC states that the knuckle of the adjustable tilt arm mounting can fail. When that happens, the luminaire can fall from the mounting arm and create an impact hazard.

Have any injuries been reported?

No injuries had been reported when CPSC announced the recall on October 22, 2026. Lithonia had received 13 reports of mounting failures, including four reports of fixtures falling.

What is the remedy for the recalled luminaires?

Lithonia Lighting is providing a free repair. A qualified professional will replace the recalled adjustable tilt arm with a new complete adjustable arm assembly.

Can I file a Lithonia RSX Luminaire Lawsuit?

A person who suffers a documented injury after an affected luminaire or mounting component falls may warrant individual legal review. Whether a claim exists depends on the mounting failure, causation, injury, damages, responsible parties, and applicable state law.

Do I Have a Lithonia RSX Luminaire Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one suffered a serious injury after a Lithonia RSX luminaire or adjustable mounting component fell, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

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References

[1] https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Lithonia-Lighting-Recalls-RSX-Luminaires-with-Adjustable-Tilt-Arm-Mountings-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Impact-Hazard

[2] https://img.acuitybrands.com/public-assets/catalog/885168/lithonia-rsx1-area-led.pdf

[3] https://lithonia.acuitybrands.com/products/family/rsx

[4] https://img.acuitybrands.com/public-assets/catalog/854432/inst-sheet-rsx-rk-in-387.pdf