PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO recall: Fire Hazard
PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
Why was PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO recalled?
The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumer should stop using these recalled power supply transformers and unplug them immediately until a free replacement transformer has been professionally installed. Contact HEICO lighting to schedule the free installation of a replacement transformer. Contact: HEICO lighting™; toll-free at 1-888-491-2100 ext. 601, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.heicolighting.com and click on Products for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Power Supply Transformers
- Company
- HEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Denco Sales, Graphic Solution, Hart Supply, Interstate Electric, Montroy Supply Co, N.Glantz & Son, Pioneer Supply, Reece Supply Co, Sun Supply, Tubelite Co.
- Quantity
- About 3,900
- Sold at
- HEICO lighting directly to ten distributors nationwide from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $60 and $150.
- Recall date
- January 8, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves neon power supply transformers designed to power commercial signs. They are in black plastic boxes about 4.5 inches long by 3.5 inches wide with rows of vents on all sides. "HEICO LIGHTING™" and the model information are printed on a plate on the transformer. The recalled models include PLATINUM-9000-30, PLATINUM-10000-30, PLATINUM-12000-30, TFT-04PL-6000-30, and TFT-06PL-9000-30.