The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13088·Announced 2013-01-08

HEICO Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

HEICO lighting is recalling specific neon sign power supply transformers because they do not meet UL standards and pose a fire risk. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

HEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, is recalling specific models of neon sign power supply transformers. The affected units are black plastic boxes approximately 4.5 inches long by 3.5 inches wide with rows of vents on all sides. The recalled models include PLATINUM-9000-30, PLATINUM-10000-30, PLATINUM-12000-30, TFT-04PL-6000-30, and TFT-06PL-9000-30. The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and pose a fire risk.

About 3,900 units were sold by HEICO lighting directly to ten distributors nationwide from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $60 and $150. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers should stop using these recalled power supply transformers and unplug them immediately. They should contact HEICO lighting to schedule the free installation of a replacement transformer. HEICO lighting can be reached 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.

The recalled product

Product
Power Supply Transformers
Manufacturer
HEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Components
Hazard
Affected units
3,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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