CPSC2020-06-10
Ushio America Recalls Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Due to Injury Hazard
Ushio America Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
Hazard
The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using Ushio America T8 Indiglow LED lamps and contact the firm for a full refund or a free replacement lamp. Ushio America is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Candela Corporation, Bulb America, Atlanta Light Bulbs, Dial Electric, Television Production Services, and, 1000 bulbs.com, and distributors nationwide and online at Ushio.com from March 2017 through March 2018 for about $25.
Affected count
About 3,000
Injuries reported
Ushio America has received reports of five incidents involving the lamp tubes overheating and falling to the ground. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Indiglow LED T8 Lamps
Consumer contact
Ushio America at 800-838-7446 between 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email to customerservice@ushio.com, or online at www.Ushio.com and click on Product Recalls at the top of the Home Page or visit https://www.ushio.com/ushio-indiglow-led-t8-recall-information/ for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Ushio-America-Recalls-Indiglow-LED-T8-Lamps-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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