CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2018
LEDVANCE Recalls Recessed Canister Light Kits Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards
The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when consumers try to troubleshoot flickering lights.
Ledvance LLC, of Wilmington, Mass. recalled This recall involves SYLVANIA RT56HO 900 lumen recessed canister light kits with Batch 0 ….
LEDVANCE Recalls Recessed Canister Light Kits Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards was recalled by Ledvance LLC, of Wilmington, Mass. in January 31, 2018. Reason: The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when con…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled canister light kits and contact the …. Verify recall #18089 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ledvance LLC, of Wilmington, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when con….
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- January 31, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18089 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.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when consumers try to troubleshoot flickering lights.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18089 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2018 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Ledvance LLC, of Wilmington, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 45,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 11,000 were sold in Canada) |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled canister light kits and contact the firm for free replacement and installati…
- Check the recall number (18089) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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