LEDVANCE Recalls Recessed Canister Light Kits Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
Recall 18089 · Jan 31, 2018 · Ledvance
45,000
units affected
45,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18089
- Date
- Jan 31, 2018
- Company
- Ledvance
- Units affected
- 45,000
- Product
- SYLVANIA recessed canister light kits
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
This recall involves SYLVANIA RT56HO 900 lumen recessed canister light kits with Batch 0 following a five-digit code, for example 75137-0, printed on the back of the white rim and on the product's packaging. Model number Product Description 75137-0 LEDRT56HO900827 2/CS 1/SKU 75138-0 LEDRT56HO900830 2/CS 1/SKU 75139-0 LEDRT56HO900840 2/CS 1/SKU 75140-0 LEDRT56HO900835 2/CS 1/SKU
What can happen
The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when consumers try to troubleshoot flickering lights.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled canister light kits and contact the firm for free replacement and installation by a technician. Warnings and instructions must be followed to disconnect power prior to servicing, removing or replacing the recalled products.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- LEDVANCE has received three reports of consumers being shocked by the recalled canister lights. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The recalled canister lights were sold to industrial and commercial distributors between June 2015 and October 2016 for about $45 per kit. The recalled product was not sold directly to consumers.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sylvania recessed canister light kits?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled canister light kits and contact the firm for free replacement and installation by a technician. Warnings and instructions must be followed to disconnect power prior to servicing, removing or replacing the recalled products.
What is the hazard?
The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when consumers try to troubleshoot flickering lights.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.