Indiglow LED T8 Lamps

CPSC Recall #20-134 — June 10, 2020

Recall #20-134 Date: June 10, 2020 Remedy: Refund, Replace

Product

Indiglow LED T8 Lamps

Description

This recall involves Ushio America’s Indiglow LED T8 backlight lamps, with a 4ft. tube. The lamps are direct drop-in replacements for 30W and 32W T8 fluorescent tubes. The firm name USHIO and brand name Indiglow are on the lamp. The manufacturing date code is imprinted on the silver aluminum end cap of the lamp indicated by 16xx or 17xx.  

Hazard

The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury hazard.  

Incidents / Injuries

Ushio America has received reports of five incidents involving the lamp tubes overheating and falling to the ground. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using Ushio America T8 Indiglow LED lamps and contact the firm for a full refund or a free replacement lamp. Ushio America is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Units Affected

About 3,000

Sold At

Candela Corporation, Bulb America, Atlanta Light Bulbs, Dial Electric, Television Production Services, and, 1000 bulbs.com, and distributors nationwide and online at Ushio.com from March 2017 through March 2018 for about $25.

Importer

Ushio America Inc., of Cypress, Calif.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.