Reported Aug 25, 2016
Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard; Includes T8 Lamps Provided as Replacements in Previous Recall
Cree Inc. of Durham, N.C.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Cree toll-free at 888-338-7883 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at T8Rledlamps@cree.com or online at www.cree.com and click on "Recalls" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps
- Amount recalled
- About 104,000 in the U.S. (in addition, 8,500 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from September 2015 through May 2016 for about $23 per tube and $230 per 10-pack. This recall includes LED T8 lamps consumers received as free replacements from June 2015 through May 2016 for the previous recall..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The recalled lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Cree has received 12 reports of the recalled lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
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