CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2015-06-04

Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

15159 · Recalled 2015-06-04 · CPSC page

Cree® LED T8 Lamp
Cree® LED T8 Lamp

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.

Hazards

Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.

Reported injuries

Cree has received four reports of the lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Cree® LED T8 replacement lampsAbout 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.
Distributor
Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.
Made in
China
Sold at
Sold at The Home Depot® nationwide, to commercial lighting customers through electrical distributors

Consumer contact

Cree customer service toll-free at (888) 338-7883 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at T8LED@cree.com or online at www.cree.com and click on "Recalls" or go to www.cree.com/recall for more information.

More images

Product Number: Consumer Package
Product Number: Consumer Package
UPC: Consumer Package
UPC: Consumer Package
Product Number: Commercial Package
Product Number: Commercial Package
Product Number: Retail / Consumer LED T8 Lamp
Product Number: Retail / Consumer LED T8 Lamp
Product Number: Commercial LED T8 Lamp
Product Number: Commercial LED T8 Lamp
Date Code: Consumer LED T8 Lamp
Date Code: Consumer LED T8 Lamp
Date Code: Commercial LED T8 Lamp
Date Code: Commercial LED T8 Lamp

Source: CPSC recall 15159. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.