Safety regulator, Teng Fei Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Recall 05005 · Oct 12, 2004 · Teng Fei Trading Inc.
81,000
units affected
81,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05005
- Date
- Oct 12, 2004
- Company
- Teng Fei Trading Inc.
- Units affected
- 81,000
- Product
- Teng Fei Energy Saving Light Bulbs
- Product type
- Lights & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These Teng Fei Energy Saving light bulbs are white, compact fluorescent bulbs. The recall includes model numbers T6112, T6113, T6114, and T6115. The model number is written on the packaging only. "Teng Fei 110-127V 50/60Hz" is written on the bulb.
What can happen
The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various 99¢ stores in the state of New York from November 2003 to March 2004 for about $0.99.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled teng fei energy saving light bulbs?
Consumers should immediately stop using these light bulbs and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The base of the bulb is not flame-retardant, as required in the voluntary standard for this type of bulb. Electrical components in the bulb can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.