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

Recalled June 6, 2018 · CPSC recall 18170 · GE Lighting

Hazard
The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 46,000 packages of two tube lamps (92,000 individual lamps)
Incidents / injuries
None reported

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

What to do

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.

Contact

GE Lighting at 800-338-4999 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.gelighting.com and click on “Product Safety Information” for more information.

Product
Cool White Universal T8/T12 LED tube lamps
Imported by
GE Lighting, of East Cleveland, Ohio
Retailers
Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018 for about $15.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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