SYLVANIA recessed canister light kits
CPSC Recall #18-089 — January 31, 2018
Product
SYLVANIA recessed canister light kits
Description
This recall involves SYLVANIA RT56HO 900 lumen recessed canister light kits with Batch 0 following a five digit code, for example 75137-0, printed on the back of the white rim and on the product’s packaging. Model number Product Description 75137-0 LEDRT56HO900827 2/CS 1/SKU 75138-0 LEDRT56HO900830 2/CS 1/SKU 75139-0 LEDRT56HO900840 2/CS 1/SKU 75140-0 LEDRT56HO900835 2/CS 1/SKU
Hazard
The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when consumers try to troubleshoot flickering lights.
Incidents / Injuries
LEDVANCE has received three reports of consumers being shocked by the recalled canister lights. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled canister light kits and contact the firm for free replacement and installation by a technician. Warnings and instructions must be followed to disconnect power prior to servicing, removing or replacing the recalled products.
Units Affected
About 45,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 11,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
The recalled canister lights were sold to industrial and commercial distributors between June 2015 and October 2016 for about $45 per kit. The recalled product was not sold directly to consumers.
Manufactured In
China