Recalls / 2015-08-25

Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard

15223 · Recalled 2015-08-25 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves SubstiTUBE IS T8 LED lamps. The recalled lamps are white, cylindrical in shape and measure 48 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. "OSRAM SubstiTUBE® IS LED T8" is printed on a silver label affixed to the end of lamps. The model number 73312-1 or 73315-1 also appears on the label beneath the statement "Compatible LED T8 for use with instant start T8 electronic ballasts."

Hazards

Lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.

Reported injuries

Osram Sylvania Inc. received 34 reports of overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
T8 LED lamps		About 46,300 in the U.S. (an additional 8,700 sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Osram Sylvania, Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
Made in: South Korea
Sold at: Osram Sylvania industrial/commercial distributors, May 2015.

Consumer contact

Osram Sylvania Inc. toll free at 877-423-3772 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email ProductQuality@sylvania.com or www.sylvania.com and click on the Site Map in the bottom right-hand corner, then click on "Recall Safety Information" for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 15223. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.