Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6487.
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 SubstiTUBE® 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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6487.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Osram Sylvania Industrial/commercial Distributors Between December 2014 And May 2015. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6487.
Osram Sylvania Inc. toll free at 877-423-3772 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email ProductQuality@sylvania.com or www.sylvania.com and click on the Site Map in the bottom right-hand corner, then click on "Recall Safety Information" for more information.
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Osram Sylvania Industrial/commercial Distributors Between December 2014 And May 2015. Recall FAQ
Osram Sylvania Industrial/commercial Distributors Between December 2014 And May 2015. is the subject of a lighting recall: Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on August 25, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 46,300 units are potentially affected.