Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard; Includes T8 Lamps Provided as Replacements in Previous Recall
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps |
| Units | About 104,000 in the U.S. (in addition, 8,500 were sold in Canada) |
| Hazards | The recalled lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. |
| Remedies | 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. |
Details
This recall involves Cree LED T8 Replacement Lamps, including lamps that were provided as free replacements for a previous recall in June 2015 and new lamps sold since the recall. These lamps are used indoors to replace traditional two-pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. "Cree," "BT848 Series Lamp," the product number and a four-digit date code are printed on the lamp or on a white label affixed to the lamp. Product Number Lamp Description Date Codes BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-2C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K, 1-pack, US 06/15 07/15 08/15 09/15 10/15 11/15 12/15 01/16 02/16 03/16 04/16 05/16 BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-2C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K, 1-pack, US BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-2C120 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K,10-pack, US BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-2C120 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K, 10-pack, US
Consumer Contact
Cree toll-free at 888-338-7883 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.cree.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
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