Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 15223 · announced August 25, 2015 · Osram Sylvania · 46,300 units affected
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."
The hazard
Lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Osram Sylvania Inc. received 34 reports of overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Osram Sylvania industrial/commercial distributors between December 2014 and May 2015.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.