Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 11001 · Oct 5, 2010 · Eastern America Trio Products Inc.
124,000
units affected
124,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11001
- Date
- Oct 5, 2010
- Company
- Eastern America Trio Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 124,000
- Product
- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
- Product type
- Fluorescent Lights
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Trisonic 15-, 20-, 22- and 25-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs with the model numbers TS-EN 15W/SP, TS-EN 20W/SP, TS-CFL 22WB or TS-EN 25W/SP printed on the base of the bulb.
What can happen
Light bulb can overheat and catch fire.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and contact the company for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of incidents, including two fires that resulted in minor property damage.
- Sold at
- Discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from January 2008 to December 2008 for between $1 and $1.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled compact fluorescent light bulbs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and contact the company for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Light bulb can overheat and catch fire.
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.