PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 13088 · Jan 8, 2013 · HEICO lighting, a division
3,900
units affected
3,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13088
- Date
- Jan 8, 2013
- Company
- HEICO lighting, a division
- Units affected
- 3,900
- Product
- Power Supply Transformers
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves neon power supply transformers designed to power commercial signs. They are in black plastic boxes about 4.5 inches long by 3.5 inches wide with rows of vents on all sides. "HEICO LIGHTING™" and the model information are printed on a plate on the transformer. The recalled models include PLATINUM-9000-30, PLATINUM-10000-30, PLATINUM-12000-30, TFT-04PL-6000-30, and TFT-06PL-9000-30.
What can happen
The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.
The fix
Consumer should stop using these recalled power supply transformers and unplug them immediately until a free replacement transformer has been professionally installed. Contact HEICO lighting to schedule the free installation of a replacement transformer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- HEICO lighting directly to ten distributors nationwide from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $60 and $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power supply transformers?
Consumer should stop using these recalled power supply transformers and unplug them immediately until a free replacement transformer has been professionally installed. Contact HEICO lighting to schedule the free installation of a replacement transformer.
What is the hazard?
The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.
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.