Ushio America Recalls Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Due to Injury Hazard

Indiglow LED T8 Lamps

Date of Recall
2020-06-10

CPSC Release Number
20-134

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 3,000

Distributor
Ushio America Inc., of Cypress, Calif.

Importer
Ushio America Inc., of Cypress, Calif.

Sold By
Candela Corporation, Bulb America, Atlanta Light Bulbs, Dial Electric, Television Production Services, and, 1000 bulbs.com, and distributors nationwide and online at Ushio.com from March 2017 through March 2018 for about $25.

Problem/Hazard
The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury hazard.  

Injuries/Incidents
Ushio America has received reports of five incidents involving the lamp tubes overheating and falling to the ground. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Ushio America's Indiglow LED T8 backlight lamps, with a 4ft. tube. The lamps are direct drop-in replacements for 30W and 32W T8 fluorescent tubes. The firm name USHIO and brand name Indiglow are on the lamp. The manufacturing date code is imprinted on the silver aluminum end cap of the lamp indicated by 16xx or 17xx.  

Remedy
Refund

Consumer Contact
Ushio America at 800-838-7446 between 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email to [email protected], or online at www.Ushio.com and click on Product Recalls at the top of the Home Page or visit https://www.ushio.com/ushio-indiglow-led-t8-recall-information/ for more information.

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