High-intensity LED lamps
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. [Learn More]
About 35,000 (in addition, about 500 were sold in Mexico) units were affected by this recall.
GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard
GE Lighting high intensity discharge (HID) LED replacement lamp. Date code location
High-intensity LED lamps Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 03/16/2016 |
| Recall ID | 6681 |
| Recall Number | 16120 |
| Product Type | Light Bulbs |
| Hazard | The lamp can separate from its base and fall onto consumers below, posing an impact hazard. |
| Injuries | The firm has received four reports of the lamp separating from the lamp base. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting for a free repair kit and installation guide. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | GE Lighting at 800-338-4999 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, email [email protected], or online at www.gelighting.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Updated | 03/16/2016 |
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