Recall Details

Units

About 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada)

Description

This recall involves Cree LED T8 lamps used indoors to replace traditional two pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. The affected units are marked as “BT848 Series Lamp” with the product part number on the lamp itself or printed on a white label affixed to the lamp. A four digit date code is printed on the lamp under a statement that reads “Compatible with Instant Start, Rapid Start and Dimmable Electronic Ballasts.” Product numbers and UPC codes printed on the product packaging included in the recall are listed below:

 

CONSUMER Product Number	Description	UPC
BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-1C100	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K – US	849665002932
BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-1C100	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K – US	849665002154

 

COMMERCIAL Product Number	Description
LEDT8P-48-21L-35K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 3500K
LEDT8P-48-21L-40K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 4000K
LEDT8P-48-17L-35K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3500K
LEDT8P-48-17L-40K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K
LEDT8P-48-17L-30K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3000K
LEDT8P-48-17L-50K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 5000K

 

Date Codes: Any of the above product numbers with any of the following date codes are affected: 3314, 3414, 3514, 3614, 3714, 3814, 3914, 4014, 4114, 4214, 4314, 4414, 4514, 4614, 4714, 4814, 4914, 5014, 5114, 5214, 0115, 0215, 0315, 0415, 0515, 0615, 0715, 0815, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615.

Incidents/Injuries

Cree has received four reports of the lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

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.

Sold at

Sold at The Home Depot^® nationwide and to commercial lighting customers through electrical distributors from August 2014 through April 2015 for about $22 per tube.

Importer(s)

Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.

Distributor(s)

Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.

Manufactured in

China

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