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Product recall · CPSCAugust 25, 2015Serious
Osram Sylvania T8 LED Tubes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement.
Who to 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.
The product
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."
Details
- Units affected
- About 46,300 in the U.S. (an additional 8,700 sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- August 25, 2015
- Brand
- Osram Sylvania, Inc., of Danvers, Mass.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Osram Sylvania Inc. received 34 reports of overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
73312-1
Osram Sylvania industrial/commercial distributors between December 2014 and May 2015.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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