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Product recall · CPSCJune 10, 2020Serious
Ushio America Indiglow LED T8 Lamps
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury 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 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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- June 10, 2020
- Brand
- Ushio America Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Ushio America has received reports of five incidents involving the lamp tubes overheating and falling to the ground. No injuries have been reported.
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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: “Ushio America Recalls Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Due to Injury 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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