CPSC2016-03-16
GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard
GE Lighting, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting for a free repair kit and installation guide.
Sold at
GE Lighting authorized dealers and electrical distributors nationwide, including Crescent Electric Supply Company, Graybar and W.W. Grainger Industrial Supply from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $250 and $300.
Affected count
About 35,000 (in addition, about 500 were sold in Mexico)
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of the lamp separating from the lamp base. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
High-intensity LED lamps
Consumer contact
GE Lighting at 800-338-4999 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, email lightingconcerns@ge.com, or online at www.gelighting.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GE-Lighting-Recalls-High-Intensity-LED-Replacement-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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