Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 15159. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using, disconnect or switch off the fixture, remove the recalled T8 LED lamp, put it in a safe place and contact the firm to receive a full refund or replacement lamp.
CPSC recall 15159 has the recall date 4 Jun 2015. The notice names the firm Cree. The recall has about 700,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Light Bulbs.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Cree has received four reports of the lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 700,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Cree LED T8 lamps used indoors to replace traditional two pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. The affected units are marked as "BT848 Series Lamp" with the product part number on the lamp itself or printed on a white label affixed to the lamp. A four digit date code is printed on the lamp under a statement that reads "Compatible with Instant Start, Rapid Start and Dimmable Electronic Ballasts." Product numbers and UPC codes printed on the product packaging included in the recall are listed below: CONSUMER Product Number Description UPC BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-1C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K - US 849665002932 BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-1C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K - US 849665002154 COMMERCIAL Product Number Description LEDT8P-48-21L-35K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 3500K LEDT8P-48-21L-40K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 4000K LEDT8P-48-17L-35K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3500K LEDT8P-48-17L-40K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K LEDT8P-48-17L-30K Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft,… |
| Product | Cree® LED T8 replacement lamps, About 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada), Light Bulbs |
| Sold at | Sold at The Home Depot® nationwide and to commercial lighting customers through electrical distributors from August 2014 through April 2015 for about $22 per tube. |
| Importer | Cree Inc |
| Distributor | Cree Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 700,000Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Light Bulbs
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Cree
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2016 | Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard; Includes T8 Lamps Provided as Replacements in Previous Recall |
| 26 Aug 2014 | Cree Recalls LED Light Fixtures Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15159The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15159. https://recallregister.com/product/6412-cree-recalls-led-t8-lamps-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15159 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Cree has received four reports of the lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sold at The Home Depot® nationwide and to commercial lighting customers through electrical distributors from August 2014 through April 2015 for about $22 per tube.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15159?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15159?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada)