Ushio America Recalls Indiglow LED T8 Lamps Due to Injury Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #20134
Recall Date
2020-06-10
Manufacturer
Ushio America Inc., of Cypress, Calif.
Units Affected
About 3,000
Products Involved
Indiglow LED T8 Lamps
Hazard
The recalled lamps can overheat causing the glass tube to fall and strike those standing nearby, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using Ushio America T8 Indiglow LED lamps and contact the firm for a full refund or a free replacement lamp. Ushio America is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Reported Injuries
Ushio America has received reports of five incidents involving the lamp tubes overheating and falling to the ground. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Candela Corporation, Bulb America, Atlanta Light Bulbs, Dial Electric, Television Production Services, and, 1000 bulbs.com, and distributors nationwide and online at Ushio.com from March 2017 through March 2018 for about $25.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves Ushio America's Indiglow LED T8 backlight lamps, with a 4ft. tube. The lamps are direct drop-in replacements for 30W and 32W T8 fluorescent tubes. The firm name USHIO and brand name Indiglow are on the lamp. The manufacturing date code is imprinted on the silver aluminum end cap of the lamp indicated by 16xx or 17xx.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28