Osram Sylvania recalls T8 LED lamps with burn hazard due to overheating. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacement.
Lamps can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.
Osram S: T8 LED lamps can overheat and melt, causing burns. Affected lamps have a specific label and model numbers. Consumers must stop using and get a free replacement.
The lamps can overheat and melt, causing burns. This happens because the lamps are not designed to handle the heat generated during normal use, leading to potential fire or injury.
Homeowners with T8 LED lamps that have the silver label with model numbers 73312-1 or 73315-1 are affected. Those using the lamps in fixtures where they could overheat are at highest risk.
Check for a silver label with "OSRAM SubstiTUBE® IS LED T8" and model numbers 73312-1 or 73315-1. The lamps are white, cylindrical, 48 inches long, and 1 inch in diameter.
Immediately remove the lamps from the fixture to prevent burns.
Reach out for a free replacement of the recalled lamps.
Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement.
Model numbers 73312-1 or 73315-1 on the label.
Look for a silver label with "OSRAM SubstiTUBE® IS LED T8" and model numbers 73312-1 or 73315-1.
Yes, the recall requires immediate stop use and replacement to prevent burns.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Osram Sylvania to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6487 — Osram Sylvania T8 LED lamps Hello, I own a T8 LED lamps that is covered by recall 6487 from Osram Sylvania. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps, remove them from the fixture and immediately contact Osram Sylvania for a free replacement. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
