CPSC2018-06-06
GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
GE Lighting, of East Cleveland, Ohio
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.
Sold at
Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018 for about $15.
Affected count
About 46,000 packages of two tube lamps (92,000 individual lamps)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cool White Universal T8/T12 LED tube lamps
Consumer contact
GE Lighting at 800-338-4999 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at lightingconcerns@ge.com or online at www.gelighting.com and click on “Product Safety Information” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/GE-Lighting-Recalls-LED-Tube-Lamps-Due-to-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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