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GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard

Reported: March 16, 2016 Initiated: March 16, 2016 #16120

Product Description

This recall involves GE Lighting high intensity discharge (HID) LED lamps. The lamps are used in lighting fixtures for warehouses, schools and gymnasiums. The lamps are 5 1/2 inches in diameter by 11 1/2 inches long and weigh about 3 pounds. The lamps were sold in a blue and white carton with "ED37/EX39 base" on the front and "PC:21259" on the back above the bar code. Recalled lamps have the GE logo and the following information on the white plastic base of the lamp: LED165/M400/740, 165W, 4000K, 20000 Lumens, China and date code K213 or K245.

Reason for Recall

The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting for a free repair kit and installation guide.

Details

Units Affected
About 35,000 (in addition, about 500 were sold in Mexico)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GE-Lighting-Recalls-High-Intensity-LED-Replacement-Lamps

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves GE Lighting high intensity discharge (HID) LED lamps. The lamps are used in lighting fixtures for warehouses, schools and gymnasiums. The lamps are 5 1/2 inches in diameter by 11 1/2 inches long and weigh about 3 pounds. The lamps were sold in a blue and white carton with "ED37/EX39 base" on the front and "PC:21259" on the back above the bar code. Recalled lamps have the GE logo and the following information on the white plastic base of the lamp: LED165/M400/740, 165W, 4000K, 20000 Lumens, China and date code K213 or K245.. Units affected: About 35,000 (in addition, about 500 were sold in Mexico).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting for a free repair kit and installation guide.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 16, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16120.

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