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1. Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cree-Recalls-LED-Lamps/
2. Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Big-Lots-Recalls-Hanging-Chairs/
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1.
Recall Date: June 4, 2015
Recall Number: 15-159
Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Cree® LED T8 replacement lamps
Hazard: Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund, Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using, disconnect or switch off the fixture, remove the recalled T8 LED lamp, put it in a safe place and contact the firm to receive a full refund or replacement lamp.
Consumer Contact: Cree customer service toll-free at (888) 338-7883 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at T8LED@cree.com or online at www.cree.com and click on “Recalls” or go to www.cree.com/recall for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Cree LED T8 lamps used indoors to replace traditional two pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. The affected units are marked as “BT848 Series Lamp” with the product part number on the lamp itself or printed on a white label affixed to the lamp. A four digit date code is printed on the lamp under a statement that reads “Compatible with Instant Start, Rapid Start and Dimmable Electronic Ballasts.” Product numbers and UPC codes printed on the product packaging included in the recall can be viewed here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cree-Recalls-LED-Lamps/
Incidents/Injuries: Cree has received four reports of the lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Sold at The Home Depot® nationwide and to commercial lighting customers through electrical distributors from August 2014 through April 2015 for about $22 per tube.
Importer/Distributor: Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: June 4, 2015
Recall Number: 15-158
Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Hanging chairs
Hazard: The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging chairs and return the chairs to Big Lots for a full refund. Consumers can discard the base.
Consumer Contact: Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 16,000
Description: This recall involves egg-shaped hanging chairs that are made from brown plastic wicker pattern mesh and have red seat cushions. They hang from a chain connected to a black metal pole and U-shaped base.
Incidents/Injuries: Big Lots has received eight reports of the hanging chairs falling in stores with consumers in them, including five reports of minor injuries.
Sold exclusively at: Big Lots stores from December 2014 through January 2015 for about $300 including the base.
Importer: Big Lots Stores Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured in: China
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