[Recalled] Tu-Wire® ballasts used with dimmable compact fluorescent lights — The recalled ballast is used to dim compact fluorescent lighting fixtures | CPSC 2006-08-16
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Recall details
| Product | Tu-Wire® ballasts used with dimmable compact fluorescent lights |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 06235 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 16 August 2006 |
| EAN / barcode | 0027557111379 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled ballast is used to dim compact fluorescent lighting fixtures. The ballasts are not visible once installed. The ballasts were included with light fixtures sold under numerous brand names. Consumers should not touch these fixtures, since they could pose a shock hazard. The fixtures with these ballasts have a 120 VAC application, the fixture housing is for a 26W or 32W four-pin plug-in compact fluorescent lamp installed after July 1998. Most of the lights were sold for commercial use, though some were sold for consumer use. This recall does not involve light fixtures containing incandescent or halogen lamps or fixtures with screw-in compact fluorescent lamps or straight tube (linear) fluorescent lamps. Hazards: These ballasts, if not properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact with the ballast or with a light fixture that incorporates the ballast, such as when a consumer changes a fluorescent lamp bulb.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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