Recall: Osram Sylvania Recalls T8 LED Tubes Due to Burn Hazard

Description: 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."

Name of product: T8 LED lamps

Units: About 46,300 in the U.S. (an additional 8,700 sold in Canada)

Hazard: Lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement.

Recall date: August 25, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: Osram Sylvania Inc. received 34 reports of overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Osram Sylvania industrial/commercial distributors between December 2014 and May 2015.

Importers: Osram Sylvania, Inc., of Danvers, Mass.

Manufactured in: South Korea

Consumer contact: 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.

Recall number: 15-223