CPSC recall · Reported June 6, 2018
GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves GE Lighting's 31243 LED13T8U840 LED two pack tube lamps. These units….
GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusive… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 6, 2018. Reason: The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and elect…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting to receive instructions on safely removi…. Verify recall #18170 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and elect….
- None
- agency class
- June 6, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18170 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 GE Lighting's 31243 LED13T8U840 LED two pack tube lamps. These units are most often used in garages, basements, workshops and utility rooms. The GE logo and model information are printed on a label near the tube's base. Brand Model Product Code and Description GE Lighting 31243 LED13T8U840/2PKL
Reason for recall
The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting to receive instructions on safely removing the LED tube lamps, and to receive a refund in the form of a $17 gift card. Consumers should make sure the light switch is "off" before attempting to change LED tube lamps.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18170 |
| Date reported | June 6, 2018 |
| Date initiated | June 6, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 46,000 packages of two tube lamps (92,000 individual lamps) |
| 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 contact GE Lighting to receive instructions on safely removing the LED tube lamps, and to receive a …
- Check the recall number (18170) 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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