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

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

Recall #: 13088
Affected scope: About 3,900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Heico lighting, a division of Emd Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada recalled This recall involves neon power supply transformers designed to power commercial signs. T….

PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting Recalled Due To Fire … was recalled by Heico lighting, a division of Emd Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada in January 8, 2013. Reason: The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.. Remedy: Consumer should stop using these recalled power supply transformers and unplug them immed…. Verify recall #13088 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Heico lighting, a division of Emd Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk..

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agency class: January 8, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13088 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13088
Date reported	January 8, 2013
Date initiated	January 8, 2013
Recalling firm	Heico lighting, a division of Emd Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Affected scope	About 3,900
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumer should stop using these recalled power supply transformers and unplug them immediately until a free replacement transfor…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 8, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13088.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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