Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps
Published August 25, 2016
Summary
CPSC records recall 16252, published August 25, 2016. Reported units: About 104,000 in the U.S. (in addition, 8,500 were sold in Canada).
What's the hazard
The recalled lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.
- Distributor
- Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 16252 on August 25, 2016. Reported hazard: The recalled lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C..