Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard; Includes T8 Lamps Provided as Replacements in Previous Recall
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-08-25). Hazards: burn. About 104,000 units in the US and 8,500 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16252 |
| Published | 2016-08-25 |
| Last updated | 2016-08-25 |
| Product category | Indoor Lighting |
| Products | Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps |
| Firm named in the title | Cree |
| Firms | Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C. (importer); Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 104,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 8,500 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from September 2015 through May 2016 for about $23 per tube and $230 per 10-pack. This recall includes LED T8 lamps consumers received as free replacements from June 2015 through May 2016 for the previous recall. |
Description
This recall involves Cree LED T8 Replacement Lamps, including lamps that were provided as free replacements for a previous recall in June 2015 and new lamps sold since the recall. These lamps are used indoors to replace traditional two-pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. "Cree," "BT848 Series Lamp," the product number and a four-digit date code are printed on the lamp or on a white label affixed to the lamp. Product Number Lamp Description Date Codes BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-2C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K, 1-pack, US 06/15 07/15 08/15 09/15 10/15 11/15 12/15 01/16 02/16 03/16 04/16 05/16 BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-2C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K, 1-pack, US BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-2C120 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K,10-pack, US BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-2C120 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K, 10-pack, US
Hazard
The recalled lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using, disconnect or switch off the fixture, remove the recalled lamp, put it in a safe place and contact Cree to receive a full refund. If consumers have received a free replacement lamp as part of the previous 2015 recall, they also should stop using the replacement lamps and contact Cree.
Incidents and injuries
Cree has received 12 reports of the recalled lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
Machine access
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