LEDVANCE Recalls Recessed Canister Light Kits Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards

Recall Date: 2018-01-31

Source Link: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/LEDVANCE-Recalls-Recessed-Canister-Light-Kits-Due-to-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards



Name of Product:
SYLVANIA recessed canister light kits
Hazard:

The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when consumers try to troubleshoot flickering lights.                                                                        

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
January 31, 2018
Units:
About 45,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 11,000 were sold in Canada)

Recall Details

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
Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

LEDVANCE has received three reports of consumers being shocked by the recalled canister lights. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
The recalled canister lights were sold to industrial and commercial distributors between June 2015 and October 2016 for about $45 per kit. The recalled product was not sold directly to consumers.
Distributor(s):
LEDVANCE LLC, of Wilmington, Mass.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
18-089


Contact:

LEDVANCE at 800-654-0089 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or www.SYLVANIA.com and click on “Legal” and then “Recalls” for more information.



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