OSRAM SYLVANIA and Lowe's Debut High-Performance LED Recessed Downlight Kit

DANVERS, Mass., Feb. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OSRAM SYLVANIA has partnered with Lowe's to introduce the latest innovation in LED lighting, the SYLVANIA LED Recessed Downlight Kit.  This high-performance downlight solution is for consumers seeking excellent light output, energy-efficiency and a streamlined design.

Available now on Lowes.com and in Lowe's stores next month, the kit includes a, six-inch LED recessed downlight with white trim and a medium base socket adapter.  The sleek design complements most ceilings with its flush mounting style and aesthetic appeal.  Available in 3000K color temperature, the 11-watt version delivers 625 lumens of light, comparable to a standard 65-watt incandescent BR30 light bulb.  The light can be quickly and easily installed into most standard six-inch can fixtures, including insulated ceiling (IC) and non-IC cans, and IC cans surrounded by insulation.

"This product presents major improvements in lighting choices for consumers," said John Zimmerman, Business Creation Team leader at OSRAM SYLVANIA.  "The light is installed in three easy steps: simply screw the adapter into housing socket, plug the opposite end into the LED light and slide into place.  It's that simple."  

The SYLVANIA LED Recessed Downlight Kit provides quality white light, high energy-efficiency and superior optical design, which will significantly improve the appearance of ceiling lighting in homes everywhere.  The long life of the recessed light will save consumers countless trips up the ladder to change out traditional recessed lighting bulbs.  It has been tested and certified to ETL®, is expected to be ENERGY STAR® qualified in May, has earned a U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored Lighting Facts® label, and exceeds California's Title 24 high-efficiency luminaire requirements.

"Long-lasting, energy-efficient LED lighting can help to save consumers time, energy and money," said Karena Bailey, Lowe's merchandising vice president. "Lowe's is proud to debut the SYLVANIA LED Recessed Downlight Kit, which brings not only another LED innovation to the marketplace, but it provides solutions to make the DIY experience easier for consumers."

Almost ten percent of American households have already tried LED lighting, according to the SYLVANIA Socket Survey.  To view a simple instructional video on how to install the new SYLVANIA recessed downlight kit, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vc_P133rYU.  To learn more about this product and other LED lighting choices from OSRAM SYLVANIA, please visit www.sylvania.com and www.lowes.com/lighting.  

About OSRAM SYLVANIA:

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and specialty products that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers, Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com.

About Lowe's

With fiscal year 2009 sales of $47.2 billion, Lowe's Companies, Inc. is a FORTUNE® 50 company that serves approximately 15 million customers a week at more than 1,725 home improvement stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1946 and based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer in the world. For more information, visit www.lowes.com.

SOURCE OSRAM SYLVANIA