Cree® LED T8 replacement lamps
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Cree is recalling certain LED T8 lamps designed to replace traditional two-pin fluorescent tubes. The 48-inch white cylindrical lamps may experience electrical arcing that causes the lamp to overheat and melt, creating a burn hazard. The recall affects both consumer and commercial product numbers marked as "BT848 Series Lamp" with specific UPC codes listed, and only units bearing date codes between 3314 and 1615.
If you own one of these recalled lamps, you should immediately stop using it, disconnect or switch off the fixture, and remove the lamp. Place it in a safe location and contact Cree to receive either a full refund or a replacement lamp.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using, disconnect or switch off the fixture, remove the recalled T8 LED lamp, put it in a safe place and contact the firm to receive a full refund or replacement lamp.
This recall involves Cree LED T8 lamps used indoors to replace traditional two pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. The affected units are marked as "BT848 Series Lamp" with the product part number on the lamp itself or printed on a white label affixed to the lamp. A four digit date code is printed on the lamp under a statement that reads "Compatible with Instant Start, Rapid Start and Dimmable Electronic Ballasts." Product numbers and UPC codes printed on the product packaging included in the recall are listed below: CONSUMER Product Number Description UPC BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-1C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K - US 849665002932 BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-1C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K - US 849665002154 COMMERCIAL Product Number Description LEDT8P-48-21L-35K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 3500K LEDT8P-48-21L-40K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 4000K LEDT8P-48-17L-35K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3500K LEDT8P-48-17L-40K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K LEDT8P-48-17L-30K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3000K LEDT8P-48-17L-50K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 5000K Date Codes: Any of the above product numbers with any of the following date codes are affected: 3314, 3414, 3514, 3614, 3714, 3814, 3914, 4014, 4114, 4214, 4314, 4414, 4514, 4614, 4714, 4814, 4914, 5014, 5114, 5214, 0115, 0215, 0315, 0415, 0515, 0615, 0715, 0815, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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