Cree is recalling approximately 700,000 LED T8 replacement lamps because electrical arcing can cause the tubes to overheat and melt. These white, 48-inch cylindrical lamps were sold at The Home Depot and through electrical distributors between August 2014 and April 2015. There have been four reports of the lamps overheating and melting, though no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the lights and contact Cree for a full refund or replacement.
The lamp can experience electrical arcing, which causes it to overheat and melt. This creates a burn hazard for anyone touching the fixture and a potential fire risk within the lamp housing.
Consumers should immediately stop using, disconnect or switch off the fixture, remove the recalled T8 LED lamp, put it in a safe place and contact the firm to receive a full refund or replacement lamp.
Cree® LED T8 Lamp
Product Number: Consumer Package
UPC: Consumer Package
Product Number: Commercial Package
Product Number: Retail / Consumer LED T8 Lamp
Product Number: Commercial LED T8 Lamp
Date Code: Consumer LED T8 Lamp
Date Code: Commercial LED T8 Lamp
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response