GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
CPSC recall 18170. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting to receive instructions on safely removing the LED tube lamps, and to receive a refund in the form of a $17 gift card. Consumers should make sure the light switch is "off" before attempting to change LED tube lamps.
CPSC recall 18170 has the recall date 6 Jun 2018. The notice names the firm GE Lighting. The recall has about 46,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 46,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves GE Lighting's 31243 LED13T8U840 LED two pack tube lamps. These units are most often used in garages, basements, workshops and utility rooms. The GE logo and model information are printed on a label near the tube's base. Brand Model Product Code and Description GE Lighting 31243 LED13T8U840/2PKL |
| Product | Cool White Universal T8/T12 LED tube lamps, About 46,000 packages of two tube lamps (92,000 individual lamps) |
| Sold at | Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018 for about $15. |
| Importer | GE Lighting |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 46,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name GE Lighting
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2016 | GE Lighting Recalls High-Intensity LED Replacement Lamps Due to Impact Hazard |
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18170. https://recallregister.com/product/8339-ge-lighting-recalls-led-tube-lamps-due-to-shock-and-electrocution-haza/. 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 18170 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018 for about $15.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18170?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18170?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 46,000 packages of two tube lamps (92,000 individual lamps)