Cree® LED T8 replacement lamps
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using, disconnect or switch off the fixture, remove the recalled T8 LED lamp, put it in a safe place and contact the firm to receive a full refund or replacement lamp.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves Cree LED T8 lamps used indoors to replace traditional two pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. The affected units are marked as "BT848 Series Lamp" with the product part number on the lamp itself or printed on a white label affixed to the lamp. A four digit date code is printed on the lamp under a statement that reads "Compatible with Instant Start, Rapid Start and Dimmable Electronic Ballasts." Product numbers and UPC codes printed on the product packaging included in the recall are listed below: CONSUMER Product Number Description UPC BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-1C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K - US 849665002932 BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-1C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K - US 849665002154 COMMERCIAL Product Number Description LEDT8P-48-21L-35K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 3500K LEDT8P-48-21L-40K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 4000K LEDT8P-48-17L-35K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3500K LEDT8P-48-17L-40K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K LEDT8P-48-17L-30K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3000K LEDT8P-48-17L-50K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 5000K Date Codes: Any of the above product numbers with any of the following date codes are affected: 3314, 3414, 3514, 3614, 3714, 3814, 3914, 4014, 4114, 4214, 4314, 4414, 4514, 4614, 4714, 4814, 4914, 5014, 5114, 5214, 0115, 0215, 0315, 0415, 0515, 0615, 0715, 0815, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 15159
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