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GE Lighting Recalls LED Tube Lamps Due to Shock and Electrocution Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores

Date: June 6, 2018
Company: Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately contact GE Lighting to receive instructions on safely removing the LED tube lamps, and to receive a refund in the form of a $17 gift card. Consumers should make sure the light switch is "off" before attempting to change LED tube lamps. Options: Refund

Affected Products

This recall involves GE Lighting's 31243 LED13T8U840 LED two pack tube lamps. These units are most often used in garages, basements, workshops and utility rooms. The GE logo and model information are printed on a label near the tube's base. Brand Model Product Code and Description GE Lighting 31243 LED13T8U840/2PKL

Why Was This Recalled?

The pins on one end of the lamp can be energized during installation/removal, posing electric shock and electrocution hazards.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018

Lowe's stores nationwide and Lowes.com from approximately November 2017 through April 2018 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report