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Ushio America Recalls Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Due to Injury Hazard

20134 · Recalled 2020-06-10 · CPSC page

Recalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Showing interior LED strip
Recalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Showing interior LED strip

Description

This recall involves Ushio America's Indiglow LED T8 backlight lamps, with a 4ft. tube. The lamps are direct drop-in replacements for 30W and 32W T8 fluorescent tubes. The firm name USHIO and brand name Indiglow are on the lamp. The manufacturing date code is imprinted on the silver aluminum end cap of the lamp indicated by 16xx or 17xx.

Hazards

The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury hazard.

Reported injuries

Ushio America has received reports of five incidents involving the lamp tubes overheating and falling to the ground. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using Ushio America T8 Indiglow LED lamps and contact the firm for a full refund or a free replacement lamp. Ushio America is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

NameModelUnits
Indiglow LED T8 LampsAbout 3,000

Parties

Importer
Ushio America Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
Made in
China
Sold at
Candela Corporation, Bulb America, Atlanta Light Bulbs, Dial Electric, Television Production Services, and, 1000 bulbs.com, distributors nationwide, online at Ushio.com

Consumer contact

Ushio America at 800-838-7446 between 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email to customerservice@ushio.com, or online at www.Ushio.com and click on Product Recalls at the top of the Home Page or visit https://www.ushio.com/ushio-indiglow-led-t8-recall-information/ for more information.

More images

Recalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamp Showing Date Code Location
Recalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamp Showing Date Code Location
Recalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamp Showing Company Logo and Brand
Recalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamp Showing Company Logo and Brand

Source: CPSC recall 20134. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.