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Product Recall Number: 18-089

Why was SYLVANIA recessed canister light kits recalled?

The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when consumers try to troubleshoot flickering lights.                                                                        

SYLVANIA recessed canister light kits
Here's product recall specific data for SYLVANIA recessed canister light kits.

  • Product Recall Number: 18-089

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2018-01-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: SYLVANIA recessed canister light kits

  • Description: This recall involves SYLVANIA RT56HO 900 lumen recessed canister light kits with Batch 0 following a five digit code, for example 75137-0, printed on the back of the white rim and on the product’s packaging. Model number Product Description 75137-0 LEDRT56HO900827 2/CS 1/SKU 75138-0 LEDRT56HO900830 2/CS 1/SKU 75139-0 LEDRT56HO900840 2/CS 1/SKU 75140-0 LEDRT56HO900835 2/CS 1/SKU

  • Hazard Description: The recalled recessed canister light kits can short circuit, posing a shock and electrocution hazard when consumers try to troubleshoot flickering lights.                                                                        

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 45,000 in the U.S. (In addition, about 11,000 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: LEDVANCE has received three reports of consumers being shocked by the recalled canister lights. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled canister light kits and contact the firm for free replacement and installation by a technician. Warnings and instructions must be followed to disconnect power prior to servicing, removing or replacing the recalled products.

  • Sold At: The recalled canister lights were sold to industrial and commercial distributors between June 2015 and October 2016 for about $45 per kit. The recalled product was not sold directly to consumers.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: LEDVANCE LLC, of Wilmington, Mass.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed