CPSC recall 16252
Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-08-25
On 2016-08-25 the CPSC announced a recall of Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps by Cree, citing the recalled lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16252 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-08-25 |
| Published | 2016-08-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Cree |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Cree® LED T8 Replacement Lamps | 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
Reason
The recalled lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Cree-Recalls-LED-T8-Lamps
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