Recalls / 2016-03-16

GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard

16120 · Recalled 2016-03-16 · CPSC page

GE Lighting high intensity discharge (HID) LED replacement lamp

Description

This recall involves GE Lighting high intensity discharge (HID) LED lamps. The lamps are used in lighting fixtures for warehouses, schools and gymnasiums. The lamps are 5 1/2 inches in diameter by 11 1/2 inches long and weigh about 3 pounds. The lamps were sold in a blue and white carton with "ED37/EX39 base" on the front and "PC:21259" on the back above the bar code. Recalled lamps have the GE logo and the following information on the white plastic base of the lamp: LED165/M400/740, 165W, 4000K, 20000 Lumens, China and date code K213 or K245.

Hazards

The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received four reports of the lamp separating from the lamp base. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting for a free repair kit and installation guide.

Products

Name	Model	Units
High-intensity LED lamps		About 35,000 (in addition, about 500 were sold in Mexico)

Parties

Importer: GE Lighting, of Cleveland, Ohio
Made in: China
Sold at: GE Lighting authorized dealers, electrical distributors nationwide, including Crescent Electric Supply Company, Graybar, W.W. Grainger Industrial Supply, $300.

Consumer contact

GE Lighting at 800-338-4999 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, email lightingconcerns@ge.com, or online at www.gelighting.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

More images

GE HID LED replacement lamp carton (front)

GE HID LED replacement lamp carton (back)

Source: CPSC recall 16120. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.