Telstar Recalls Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 11219 · May 10, 2011 · Telstar
317,000
units affected
317,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11219
- Date
- May 10, 2011
- Company
- Telstar
- Units affected
- 317,000
- Product
- Light Bulbs
- Product type
- Light Bulbs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves energy-saving light bulbs sold under the Telstar and Electra brand names. The bulbs were sold in two styles: spiral and the "3-Us" shape. The Telstar bulbs were sold in 20 and 23 watts with model number LB-1020 and LB-1023 printed on the packaging. The Electra bulbs were sold in 18, 20, 23, 26, 28, 30, 34, 36, 38 and 40 watts with model numbers LB-18, LB-20, LB-23, LB-26, LB-28, LB-30, LB-1018, LB-1020, LB-1023, LB-1026, LB-1134, LB-1136, LB-1138 and LB-1140 printed on the packaging. "CE 110V," "China" and the wattage number are printed on the bulb.
What can happen
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Telstar Products has received two reports of fires. In one incident, the fire was contained to the light fixture. The other reported incident resulted in a residential fire.
- Sold at
- Discount stores throughout New York and New Jersey from August 2010 through March 2011 for between $1 and $1.50
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled light bulbs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The light bulbs can overheat, posing a fire 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.