GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-06-06). Hazards: electric shock. About 46,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`18170`
Published	2018-06-06
Last updated	2018-06-06
Products	Cool White Universal T8/T12 LED tube lamps
Firm named in the title	GE Lighting
Firms	GE Lighting, of East Cleveland, Ohio (importer)
Manufactured in	China
Units (US)	46,000
Hazard classes	electric shock
Remedy classes	refund
Sold	Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018 for about $15.

Description

This recall involves GE Lighting's 31243 LED13T8U840 LED two pack tube lamps. These units are most often used in garages, basements, workshops and utility rooms. The GE logo and model information are printed on a label near the tube's base. Brand Model Product Code and Description GE Lighting 31243 LED13T8U840/2PKL

Hazard

The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting to receive instructions on safely removing the LED tube lamps, and to receive a refund in the form of a $17 gift card. Consumers should make sure the light switch is "off" before attempting to change LED tube lamps.

Incidents and injuries

None reported

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