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Osram Sylvania of Danvers, Mass., is recalling about 55,000 T8 LED lamps in the U.S. and Canada.
Lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
The company has received 34 reports of overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves SubstiTUBE IS T8 LED lamps. The recalled lamps are white, cylindrical in shape and measure 48 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. “OSRAM SubtiTUBE IS LED T8” is printed on a silver label affixed to the end of lamps.
The model number 73312-1 or 73315-1 also appears on the label beneath the statement “Compatible LED T8 for use with instant start T8 electronic ballasts.”
The lamps, manufactured in South Korea, were sold at Osram Sylvania industrial/commercial distributors between December 2014, and May 2015.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement.
Consumers may contact Osram Sylvania toll free at 877-423-3772 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday by email at ProductQuality@sylvania.com, or at www.sylvania.com and click on the Site Map in the bottom right-hand corner, then click on “Recall Safety Information” for more information.
