I see no RICE in those lights either. I see technology. Moving to non-LED tails is a huge mistake. I bet they bring LED back..
And although I can't quote sources, I did read that LED lights are cheaper to produce. The might cost more now, but that's technology for you. Every new technology costs a lot when it comes out, then drops like a rock.
Yes, the $60-80 spoiler replacement is a bummer. Did the entire thing burn out? If so, I suspect that it's not the bulbs that are at fault. If one or two went out, yes, that is unfortunate. However, strange, since these lights should last hundreds of thousands of hours, over incandescent bulbs.
Every Infiniti has LED break lights. Almost every lexus. Almost every Acura. They simply are vastly superior in every aspect.