Recall: Cree Recalls LED Light Fixtures Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves CXB Series LED high-bay indoor light fixtures with model numbers CXB-23L-40K-U-1-HC and CXB-23L-40K-U-1-JP. The light fixtures are used in airport, industrial, municipal, and retailer settings, are silver colored, have a tempered glass lens and measure about 16 inches x 18 inches x 7 inches. The affected products can be identified by the manufacturing lot number found underneath the UPC label on the rim of the fixture. Only products with a manufacturing lot number starting with the following codes are included in this recall: AG45, AG48, AG49, AG50, AG51, AG52 AH01, AH02, AH03, AH04, AH05, AH06, AH07, AH08, AH09, AH10, AH11, AH12, AH13, AH14, AH15, AH16, AH17, AH18 L1H01, L1H02, L1H03, L1H04, L1H05, L1H06, L1H07, L1H08, L1H09, L1H10, L1H11, L1H12, L1H13, L1H14, L1H15, L1H16, L1H17, L1H18 The Cree logo, model number and 23000 lumens are printed on UL label on the rim of the fixture.

Name of product: LED High-Bay Luminaires

Units: About 10,000

Hazard: The glass lens on the fixture can break, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Stop using the light fixtures immediately and contact Cree for free replacements. Cree is contacting purchasers directly.

Recall date: August 26, 2014

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 15 reports of the tempered glass lens breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Wholesale electrical distributors and lighting contractors to businesses from January 2014 through April 2014 for approximately $350.

Importers: Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Cree Technical Support toll-free at (800) 425-4653 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or cxbseriesrecall@cree.com or online at www.cree.com and click on "Support" and then "CXB Series Recall" for more information.

Recall number: 14-746