CPSC2016-08-25
Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard; Includes T8 Lamps Provided as Replacements in Previous Recall
Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 104,000 in the U.S. (in addition, 8,500 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Cree has received 12 reports of the recalled lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China, United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps
Consumer contact
Cree toll-free at 888-338-7883 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at T8Rledlamps@cree.com or online at www.cree.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Cree-Recalls-LED-T8-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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