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07-05-15, 07:50 PM

CasualJoe

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Yet Another Recall

Would a mod add this post to the sticky thread on recalls.

This recall involved the LED lamps by Cree to replace 4 foot T8 fluorescent lamps. Over 700,000 of them being recalled in the U.S. and a few more in Canada.

Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard | CPSC.gov

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07-05-15, 08:21 PM

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I copied it to the recall thread but I'm also for now leaving it here where it is more visible.

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07-05-15, 08:24 PM

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Thanks Joe! Good info.

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