CPSCGeneral Alert
GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold ...
Published: June 6, 2018Recall ID: 18170Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves GE Lighting's 31243 LED13T8U840 LED two pack tube lamps. These units are most often used in garages, basements, workshops and utility rooms. The GE logo and model information are printed on a label near the tube's base. Brand Model Product Code and Description GE Lighting 31243 LED13T8U840/2PKL
Affected Products
Cool White Universal T8/T12 LED tube lamps
Additional Source Details
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| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/GE-Lighting-Recalls-LED-Tube-Lamps-Due-to-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores |
| Title | GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores |
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| Hazards › Name | The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Cool White Universal T8/T12 LED tube lamps |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 46,000 packages of two tube lamps (92,000 individual lamps) |
| Recall I D | 8339 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting to receive instructions on safely removing the LED tube lamps, and to receive a refund in the form of a $17 gift card. Consumers should make sure the light switch is "off" before attempting to change LED tube lamps. |
| Importers › Name | GE Lighting, of East Cleveland, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2018-06-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves GE Lighting's 31243 LED13T8U840 LED two pack tube lamps. These units are most often used in garages, basements, workshops and utility rooms. The GE logo and model information are printed on a label near the tube's base. Brand Model Product Code and Description GE Lighting 31243 LED13T8U840/2PKL |
| Recall Number | 18170 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | GE Lighting at 800-338-4999 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at lightingconcerns@ge.com or online at www.gelighting.com and click on “Product Safety Information” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-06-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |