Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard; Includes T8 Lamps Provided as Replacements in Previous Recall
CPSC recall 16252. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled lamps can 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 lamp, put it in a safe place and contact Cree to receive a full refund. If consumers have received a free replacement lamp as part of the previous 2015 recall, they also should stop using the replacement lamps and contact Cree.
CPSC recall 16252 has the recall date 25 Aug 2016. The notice names the firm Cree. The recall has about 104,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Indoor Lighting.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Cree has received 12 reports of the recalled lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 104,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Cree LED T8 Replacement Lamps, including lamps that were provided as free replacements for a previous recall in June 2015 and new lamps sold since the recall. These lamps are used indoors to replace traditional two-pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. "Cree," "BT848 Series Lamp," the product number and a four-digit date code are printed on the lamp or on a white label affixed to the lamp. Product Number Lamp Description Date Codes BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-2C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K, 1-pack, US 06/15 07/15 08/15 09/15 10/15 11/15 12/15 01/16 02/16 03/16 04/16 05/16 BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-2C100 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K, 1-pack, US BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-2C120 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K,10-pack, US BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-2C120 Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K, 10-pack, US |
| Product | Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps, About 104,000 in the U.S. (in addition, 8,500 were sold in Canada), Indoor Lighting |
| Sold at | Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from September 2015 through May 2016 for about $23 per tube and $230 per 10-pack. This recall includes LED T8 lamps consumers received as free replacements from June 2015 through May 2016 for the previous recall. |
| Importer | Cree Inc |
| Distributor | Cree Inc |
| Made in | China, United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 104,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Indoor Lighting
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Cree
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2015 | Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard |
| 26 Aug 2014 | Cree Recalls LED Light Fixtures Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16252The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16252. https://recallregister.com/product/7840-cree-recalls-led-t8-lamps-due-to-burn-hazard-includes-t8-lamps-provide/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16252 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Cree has received 12 reports of the recalled lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from September 2015 through May 2016 for about $23 per tube and $230 per 10-pack. This recall includes LED T8 lamps consumers received as free replacements from June 2015 through May 2016 for the previous recall.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16252?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16252?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 104,000 in the U.S. (in addition, 8,500 were sold in Canada)