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Fire / OverheatingJune 10, 2020CPSC #20134

Ushio America Recalls Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Due to Injury Hazard

Product
Lighting
Units affected
3,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury hazard.

Injuries

Ushio America has received reports of five incidents involving the lamp tubes overheating and falling to the ground. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Recalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Showing interior LED stripRecalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamp Showing Date Code LocationRecalled Indiglow LED T8 Lamp Showing Company Logo and Brand
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