CPSCGeneral Alert
PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting Recalled Due...
Published: January 8, 2013Recall ID: 13088Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Power Supply Transformers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/PLATINUM-Neon-Sign-Power-Supply-Transformers-Made-by-HEICO-lighting-Recalled-Due-To-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting Recalled Due To Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.137788.Platinum%252010000-30_LARGE_.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | HEICO Lighting power supply transformer, model PLATINUM-10000-30 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.137915.TFT-06PL-9000-30_LARGE_.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | HEICO Lighting power supply transformer, model TFT-06PL-9000-30 |
| Hazards › Name | The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Power Supply Transformers |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,900 |
| Recall I D | 1286 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | HEICO lighting directly to ten distributors nationwide from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $60 and $150. |
| Recall Date | 2013-01-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › 1 › Name | Denco Sales |
| Distributors › 2 › Name | Graphic Solution |
| Distributors › 3 › Name | Hart Supply |
| Distributors › 4 › Name | Interstate Electric |
| Distributors › 5 › Name | Montroy Supply Co |
| Distributors › 6 › Name | N.Glantz & Son |
| Distributors › 7 › Name | Pioneer Supply |
| Distributors › 8 › Name | Reece Supply Co |
| Distributors › 9 › Name | Sun Supply |
| Distributors › 10 › Name | Tubelite Co. |
| Recall Number | 13088 |
| Manufacturers › Name | HEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | HEICO lighting™; toll-free at 1-888-491-2100 ext. 601, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.heicolighting.com and click on Products for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada