Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 25, 2015 CPSC #15223

Quick answer

Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard is CPSC recall #15223, announced on August 25, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves SubstiTUBE IS T8 LED lamps. The recalled lamps are white, cylindrical in shape and measure 48 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. "OSRAM SubstiTUBE® IS LED T8" is printed on a silver label affixed to the end of lamps. The model number 73312-1 or 73315-1 also appears on the label beneath the statement "Compatible LED T8 for use with instant start T8 electronic ballasts." The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact osram sylvania for a free replacement.. Affected brands: Osram Sylvania, Inc., Osram Sylvania industrial/commercial distributors between December 2014 and May 2015..

Hazard

This recall involves SubstiTUBE IS T8 LED lamps. The recalled lamps are white, cylindrical in shape and measure 48 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. "OSRAM SubstiTUBE® IS LED T8" is printed on a silver label affixed to the end of lamps. The model number 73312-1 or 73315-1 also appears on the label beneath the statement "Compatible LED T8 for use with instant start T8 electronic ballasts."

Affected products

T8 LED lamps

Recalled brands

Osram Sylvania, Inc., Osram Sylvania industrial/commercial distributors between December 2014 and May 2015.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement.

Recall date

August 25, 2015

Categories

Light Bulbs

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #15223?

CPSC recall #15223 covers Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 25, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves SubstiTUBE IS T8 LED lamps. The recalled lamps are white, cylindrical in shape and measure 48 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. "OSRAM SubstiTUBE® IS LED T8" is printed on a silver label affixed to the end of lamps. The model number 73312-1 or 73315-1 also appears on the label beneath the statement "Compatible LED T8 for use with instant start T8 electronic ballasts."

What is the remedy for recall #15223?

The CPSC remedy for recall #15223 is consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact osram sylvania for a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Osram-Sylvania-Recalls-T8-LED-Tubes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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