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PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Recalled January 8, 2013 · CPSC recall 13088 · PLATINUM

HEICO Lighting power supply transformer, model PLATINUM-10000-30

HEICO Lighting power supply transformer, model TFT-06PL-9000-30

Hazard

The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 3,900

Incidents / injuries

None reported

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product

Power Supply Transformers

Manufacturer(s)

HEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Distributed by

Denco Sales · Graphic Solution · Hart Supply · Interstate Electric · Montroy Supply Co · N.Glantz & Son · Pioneer Supply · Reece Supply Co · Sun Supply · Tubelite Co.

Retailers

HEICO lighting directly to ten distributors nationwide from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $60 and $150.

Made in

Canada

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