Ushio America Recalls Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 20134 · Jun 10, 2020 · Ushio America
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20134
- Date
- Jun 10, 2020
- Company
- Ushio America
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Indiglow LED T8 Lamps
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Ushio America has received reports of five incidents involving the lamp tubes overheating and falling to the ground. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Candela Corporation, Bulb America, Atlanta Light Bulbs, Dial Electric, Television Production Services, and, 1000 bulbs.com, and distributors nationwide and online at Ushio.com from March 2017 through March 2018 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled indiglow led t8 lamps?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury hazard.
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.