Safety regulator, Technical Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Recall 05064 · Dec 8, 2004 · Technical Consumer Products Inc.
158,000
units affected
158,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05064
- Date
- Dec 8, 2004
- Company
- Technical Consumer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 158,000
- Product
- 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled 32-watt, 3-way (40-75-150 watt output) compact fluorescent bulbs were sold under the brand names Commercial Electric (Home Depot) and DuraBright (Orchard Supply Hardware). The bulbs are about seven inches high and have a white, spiral fluorescent tube attached to a white plastic base. The following item numbers, which can be found on the back of the packaging and the base of the bulb, are included in the recall: 283-924, 575-717, and 69032.
What can happen
The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Technical Consumer Products has received 16 reports of overheating bulbs. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Home Depot and Orchard Supply Hardware nationwide from April 2004 through November 2004 for about $10 (single pack) or $19 (double pack).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 3-way compact fluorescent light bulbs?
Consumers should stop using the bulbs immediately and contact Technical Consumer Products for a free replacement or gift card.
What is the hazard?
The bulbs can overheat and spark, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.