Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-08-25). Hazards: burn. Models: 73312-1, 73315-1. About 46,300 units in the US and 8,700 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15223 |
| Published | 2015-08-25 |
| Last updated | 2015-08-25 |
| Product category | Light Bulbs |
| Products | T8 LED lamps |
| Firm named in the title | Osram Sylvania |
| Firms | Osram Sylvania, Inc., of Danvers, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | South Korea |
| Units (US) | 46,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 8,700 |
| Model numbers | 73312-1, 73315-1 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Trade facets | electrical |
| Sold | Osram Sylvania industrial/commercial distributors between December 2014 and May 2015. |
Description
This recall involves SubstiTUBE IS T8 LED lamps. The recalled lamps are white, cylindrical in shape and measure 48 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. "OSRAM SubstiTUBE® IS LED T8" is printed on a silver label affixed to the end of lamps. The model number 73312-1 or 73315-1 also appears on the label beneath the statement "Compatible LED T8 for use with instant start T8 electronic ballasts."
Hazard
Lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Osram Sylvania Inc. received 34 reports of overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
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