GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

Active Recall Announced June 6, 2018 CPSC #18170

Quick answer

GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores is CPSC recall #18170, announced on June 6, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: GE Lighting.

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

GE Lighting

Remedy

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.

Recall date

June 6, 2018

Categories

Cool White Universal T8/T12 LED tube lamps

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18170?

CPSC recall #18170 covers GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 6, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #18170?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18170 is 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.. 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 GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores 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/2018/GE-Lighting-Recalls-LED-Tube-Lamps-Due-to-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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